Dancing with the Devil
#Investing #Financial LiteracyAbout 8 years ago, my friend Rob and I pondered whether to make an investment in Philip Morris, the cigarette manufacturer. The company, now known as…
Vanguard Investments for Canadians - Why Not?
#InvestingLiving abroad as an expatriate gives me a pretty wide lens when comparing different investment products. But without a doubt, the best investment service company in…
Mutual Fund Fees are Under the Gun
#Advisors #InvestingIn this May 7, 2010 article in the New York Times, we see mutual funds in the spotlight again. The big focus relates to the question…
Canadians - Do RSPs always make sense?
#Financial Literacy #InvestingHere’s a scenario when RSPs might not make sense: You and your partner are both government employees, expecting to make at least $30,000 a…
Attention Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders!
#Financial Literacy #InvestingThe U.S. stock market has just had its biggest two day drop since June, falling more than 3% in three days. Berkshire Hathaway shares, on…
Why I’m too greedy to invest in India and China
#Investing #Financial LiteracyI don’t own a single emerging market investment. Why not? Because I’m greedy, and I want the largest long term profits I can get…
A narcotics accusation, a cryogenic chamber and a single stock
#Andrew's Money #InvestingYour workplace is stormed by well-dressed officials who grab you, throw you into a car, and take you to an interrogation centre. You’re part of…
How Safe is Your Nest Egg?
#Financial Literacy #InvestingIn this entry, I make references to “bonds”. But not all bonds are created equally. In this case, I am referring to safe, government bonds, not…
How We Beat the Market
#Investing #Financial Literacy #Andrew's MoneyWith Warren Buffett’s wisdom as our guide, we’ve beaten the pants of most mutual funds with our investment club. In this article, I share…
Women Invest Differently Than Men
#Financial Literacy #InvestingAs the saying goes, behind every successful man there is a woman – and it’s the same with investing. Fess up, fellows: The masters of the…