More Money, Better Health And A Sharper Look In Just Two Minutes A Day
#Lifestyle #InvestingIf we set goals, document progress and share with others, we dramatically increase our odds of success.…
Trick Question: What Performs Better Than Index Funds?
#InvestingImage 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…
Are Portfolios of Index Funds Risky?
#InvestingAre 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/…
Can Canadian Expats Enjoy The Most Tax Free Portfolio In the World?
#Expat Investing #InvestingImage 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:…
Mutual Fund Company Claims to Beat The Market
#InvestingThis Canadian mutual fund company advertised that its funds can beat the market. When such claims are proven false, however, it can be rather embarrassing.…
High School Personal Finance Classes: Are They Really Useless?
#Children #InvestingImage 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…
Manulife's Funds Versus Index Funds
#Advisors #InvestingI’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…
An Investment Opportunity With Two Chinas
#Investing #LifestyleEarlier 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…
How Do TD’s Mutual Funds Stack Up Against Its Index Funds?
#InvestingImage 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…
How Do Fidelity's Mutual Funds Stack Up?
#Advisors #InvestingFinancial 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…