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Since 1993, Peter Watson's articles have served as a trusted source of insight for Canadians seeking to navigate the continuously evolving landscape of personal finance, offering invaluable recommendations for informed decision-making.

Employment Pension Options Are Unfair

Government workers have an unfair advantage of lucrative pension plans, writes Peter Watson. There is a problem with fairness in how people save for retirement. The majority of those that have a pension work for the government, either directly or indirectly including teachers and hospital workers. Most employees outside the public sector do not have … Employment Pension Options Are Unfair

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Canada Pension Plan Poor Results are a Valuable Investing Lesson

CPP disappointing investment results can help investors understand how to invest, writes Peter Watson. We have learned a valuable lesson on how to invest. Do not overcomplicate your investment process, keep it simple. And manage all investment costs, meaning do not overpay. This conclusion can be seen by looking at the Canada Pension Plan Investments … Canada Pension Plan Poor Results are a Valuable Investing Lesson

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Better financial management is needed in Ontario

There is a level of hypocrisy on how our Ontario government implements financial management, writes Peter Watson. On a positive note, starting next year Ontario students must achieve 70 per cent on a financial literacy test as a requirement to graduate from high school. Education Minister Stephen Lecce said one of the skills taught will … Better financial management is needed in Ontario

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Will Trump Issues Cause a Stock Market Crash?

What we know from history is stock markets can be very volatile when the world is nervous, writes Peter Watson. There is potential for periods of nervousness ahead. Donald Trump, the former president, was recently found guilty on all 34 counts by 12 members of the jury. Immediately after receiving the verdict, he staged an … Will Trump Issues Cause a Stock Market Crash?

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Employees and Business Owners Support Each Other

Increasing our standard of living requires a different way of thinking, writes Peter Watson. Canadians can have a higher standard of living if we learn to take a broader perspective on economic issues. Our current thinking tends to be polarized. Most working people have a job. Their pay cheque is based on formal education, industry … Employees and Business Owners Support Each Other

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Businesses are Failing

The cruel reality of owning a business is sometimes they fail, writes Peter Watson. There is financial hardship within the business community. Some businesses are closing their doors. We recently went on a shopping outing in a different community. The stores seemed surprisingly deserted. One business owner explained what we noticed. Business activity in their … Businesses are Failing

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