Investment Wisdom

3 Principles of Successful Investors (UPDATED)

“There are some people who, if they don’t already know, you can’t tell ’em.” – Yogi Berra Are you one of those investors for whom things just seem to always work out well?  Getting superior long term returns seems to take little effort. Whatever strategy you use seems to eventually work. You don’t spend much…

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Can You Be Confident in the Stock Market? (UPDATED)

Which is true? To invest effectively for your future, it is vital to be confident in your investments. Here is the historical data to give you a clear picture of what long-term investors can expect. By the end, you’ll have a clearer answer to the big question: Is the stock market the best way to…

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Realizing You Somehow Became Wealthy

I often talk with people who realize—almost by surprise—that they’ve become wealthy.  They never really thought of themselves as wealthy, but after years of saving and investing effectively, it hits them: I’m actually wealthy.  And let me tell you—being wealthy feels different. In my latest YouTube video, podcast episode, and blog post I talk about:…

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Retiring Right Before or During a Recession. Debunking “Sequence of Returns Risk”. (Canadian Financial Summit 2024)

Bloggers and advisors constantly warn about the “Sequence of Returns Risk”—the fear that retiring right before or during a market crash will drain your savings too quickly.  This fear often leads retirees to make poor investment choices, resulting in: But how real is this risk? And do the conventional solutions—like investing in bonds or following…

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New Study Supports 100% Equity Investing for Life – The Debate

Recently, I posted a video “New Study Supports 100% Equity Investing for Life” that went semi-viral with 14,000 YouTube views & 1,000 podcast downloads.  There is an interesting active debate mainly on YouTube, and a bit on my blog with a lot of comments and questions. Let’s look at them and join the debate. The…

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