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The financial markets are melting. Is your financial future at risk? That depends. How you react during periods of market decline will be one of the most significant factors shaping your financial success for decades to come. In the two weeks since we celebrated the beginning of a new year, stock markets around the world … Dealing with stock market declines requires discipline
Today’s column is going to convey some words of wisdom I heard last week while attending an investment conference. At conferences like this you are always encouraged to take away a few solid ideas that can improve what you do, and how you do it. One of the best pieces of advice came in the … Invest time, effort to increase your abilities
Canada’s continued mismanagement of its finances could result in a significant shift in how our country is managed. In our ever changing world the new buzzword is “disruption”. Until now this has largely occurred in business. The disruption that we are most familiar with is how Apple completely rewrote the rules on how music was … Canadians are at risk from government overspending
Canada’s continuing conversation on excessive high household debt levels is getting hypocritical. Excess personal debt has been a topic in the media for many years. Debt is still a problem but it is time to view the danger of debt from a different perspective. The more you look at the problem of increasing debt the … Canadian debt is a risk, time for the government to lead
As the holidays often bring a few moments of peace, it is a perfect time to get in touch with the real you. Who are you and what do you consider important? Consider it your personal foundation and life decisions are a result of that foundation. In the context of financial planning, and in many … Christmas – a time to reflect on yourself, too
There is a tremendous employment potential for workers in their 30s and 40s. This will have significant financial impact for those who can capitalize on this opportunity. Personal financial stability begins with the ability to earn an income. It is that income that provides your desired lifestyle and the ability to be able to save … Positive career opportunity for those in their 30s and 40s