Investment Wisdom
Is 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 MoreHow to Donate 10 Times More with the Donation Flow-Through Strategy
Have you ever wondered how people donate millions to a charity, like to a large hospital, or have their name as a charitable foundation? Do they actually give away that much money? Or, do they have a method to do it? The truth is – it’s often an effective tax plan that people use to…
Read MoreHow To Own A Nice Car For Less
How can you own a nice car for a lot less? Should you be impressed with someone that has a nice car? How do you measure the ownership cost of your car? What is a warranty worth? Should you lease or own? Can you save money on an electric car? How does your car fit…
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…
Read MoreHow to Get Passive Income with Little or No Tax
Can you really make money while you sleep with little or no tax? Covid changed most of our working habits, in that many people stayed home, while others felt the financial pinch of the pandemic. New paradigms arose, such as creating wealth, without work. Passive income started becoming a conversation not just with people who…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: Looking for the right strategy to draw down retirement income
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of a Toronto couple who would like to know the best strategy for drawing income from their pension, RRSPs, Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security. Currently they have focused their investment strategy on dividend-paying stocks (largely based in North America) and away from growth and…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: Early retirement just a dream for couple who want to buy new home in Vancouver
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of a Vancouver couple whose money is already tied up in real estate, but want to purchase a new home. What’s the better option when it comes to saving for retirement: real estate or the markets? It’s a question Joe* and Alice are grappling with as…
Read MoreAre You Poor, Middle Class Or Wealthy?
Are you poor, middle class or wealthy? After seeing the finances of thousands of people, I’ve noticed patterns to determine if someone is poor, middle class or wealthy. In my latest YouTube video and podcast episode you’ll learn where you fit along the spectrum of wealth, how each thinks and invests differently, and how you…
Read MoreSmith Manoeuvre AFTER You Retire
What do you do with the Smith Manoeuvre AFTER you retire? My latest video and podcast episode is for you if you already know the basics of the Smith Manoeuvre. You have been doing this strategy for awhile, you’ve converted your mortgage to tax deductible, and you’re thinking about retiring. You’ve got a big investment…
Read MoreTop 10 Things to Know to Be in Control of Your Finances
Want to get serious about your finances? Every day I talk to people who come to see me for financial advice because they’ve come to a point where they realize – “I should probably do something smarter with my money, but I’m not quite sure what.” When you get to that point, what do you…
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