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More Money, Better Health And A Sharper Look In Just Two Minutes A Day

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If we set goals, document progress and share with others, we dramatically increase our odds of success.…

Andrew Hallam

Trick Question: What Performs Better Than Index Funds?

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Image courtesy of pixabay.com Few teachers upset their students on purpose. But I do it every semester. “Broad index funds comprise every stock in a…

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Are Portfolios of Index Funds Risky?

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Are Portfolios of Index Funds Risky? To find out, check out my latest article in the Globe and Mail: Click here [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/…

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Can Canadian Expats Enjoy The Most Tax Free Portfolio In the World?

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Image courtesy of pixabay.com Horizon Canada just offered a swap based Canadian bond ETF, which will be trading on the Toronto stock exchange tomorrow. http:…

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Mutual Fund Company Claims to Beat The Market

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This Canadian mutual fund company advertised that its funds can beat the market.  When such claims are proven false, however, it can be rather embarrassing.…

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High School Personal Finance Classes: Are They Really Useless?

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Image courtesy of pixabay.com Studies show that high school personal finance classes have no effect on adult spending and investing patterns. I published my thoughts…

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Manulife's Funds Versus Index Funds

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I’m continuing my Globe and Mail series, comparing Canada’s actively managed fund companies’ products versus inexpensive index funds. Based on personal emails, I’m…

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An Investment Opportunity With Two Chinas

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Earlier this week, my wife Pele and I crouched beside a small fire, a handful of miles from the Chinese town of Yungshuo. Keeping us company…

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How Do TD’s Mutual Funds Stack Up Against Its Index Funds?

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Image courtesy of pixabay.com Quirky imagery works well when explaining concepts to kids. Based on my experience as a high school personal finance teacher, the…

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How Do Fidelity's Mutual Funds Stack Up?

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Financial companies get a bit testy when I compare their mutual funds with indexes (if my email inbox is any indication). But it’s still worth…

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