Finance Wisdom
Financial Post Article: This retired woman needs to figure out what to do with potential $50 million in savings
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of a single, retired 50-year-old woman who doesn’t have children and lives with her aging parents. She wants guidance on how to enjoy a comfortable retirement without risking outliving her money. This is a particular interesting client case story, as she actually has more money than…
Read MoreThe 3 Keys to Building Wealth
Do you ever find yourself unsure about what to do with an investment decision? Should you buy now or wait? Is this a good time? Should I buy something safe or invest for growth? You are not alone. Most people struggle with investment decisions because they think short term and do not have faith in…
Read MoreFinancial Quackery
“Financial Quackery” is one of the main reasons most people struggle financially. This video and podcast episode is my attempt at humour to explain what to look for to get real advice, rather than the typical industry foolishness pretending to be advice. If you prefer to read it, here is a transcript of the video:…
Read MoreEarningDiary Article: A Comprehensive Review of the Concept “Pay Yourself First”
I was recently interviewed by Lakhyajyoti Saikia from EarningDiary about the concept of “Pay Yourself First,” which is a fundamental financial planning concept. It refers to the practice of prioritizing saving and investing a portion of your income before you allocate funds for other expenses. While it initially may be counterintuitive, this approach has tremendous…
Read MoreDebunking “Sequence of Returns Risk”
What is the actual risk of running out of money if you start retirement when the market crashes? This is a question on the minds of many retirees. Especially because a lot of financial advisors talk about “Sequence of Returns Risk”. But worrying about this can lead to worse results for many retirees, as well…
Read More15 Top Principles of Money Most People Get Wrong
Are your finances where you want them to be? If not, there’s a very good chance that one of these 15, or maybe several of them are the underlying root cause. I’ve seen the finances of thousands of people and these are the principles that I find people most commonly get wrong, that have a…
Read MoreWhat Is the Highest Quality Financial Planning Advice?
PART # 1 PART # 2 *Please Note: For some reason the video cut-off, so we have included the second half of the video in Part #2. How do you know you’re getting the highest quality financial planning advice? I recently asked my social media followers and blog readers what financial topics you would like…
Read MoreDividend Investing Perfected with Self-Made Dividends
In my latest video and podcast episode I take an unconventional look at dividend investing & how to make it perfect. The video is a fact check of the advantages & disadvantages of dividend investing. Then I show how to fix all the disadvantages, so you can do it right. You may have already heard…
Read MoreIs Your Money Safe OR Secure?
I know what you’re thinking. Isn’t the expression “safe AND secure”? Possibly the single most important thing to know about money is this: Safe and secure are often opposites. With money, it’s usually safe OR secure. It was the disaster in their life that made this clear for Summer and Autumn. They are identical twins.…
Read MoreToday’s Buying Opportunity For Stocks
There’s a sale on stocks today – it’s a 10% sale! We have recovered about half of the decline from the bear market in 2022. What does that mean when it comes to buying stocks? In my latest podcast episode and YouTube video I give my thoughts on why I believe now is a good…
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