Investment Wisdom
Financial Security Comes From a Huge Nest Egg
Financial security comes from a huge nest egg
Read MoreThe Globe and Mail Article: Does this tax-deductible mortgage strategy still make sense?
Does the Smith Manoeuvre still make sense in our current economic climate? That’s the question The Globe and Mail came to me with in my latest media interview. With the current financial climate being the way it is – higher interest rates and tighter borrowing rules, many wonder if this strategy is still effective. As…
Read MoreRisk of Bonds To Your Retirement
In my latest YouTube video and podcast episode, I give you insight into what I advise my clients and why I declare the death of bonds as an investment. It’s time for most investors to stop investing in bonds. Including balanced funds. Here are just some of the topics I cover in the video: Ed
Read MoreFinancial 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 MoreSelf-Made Dividends – Dividend Investing Perfected
Dividend or income investors, here are the fundamental facts on how to save tax. Would you like to receive dividends of any amount you want from your non-registered investments, and pay less tax than on ordinary dividends? You can easily do this with a little planning and proper understanding of investments. Self-made dividends are a…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons Why We Don’t Invest in Canada
While I love living in the Toronto-area – it’s a great and vibrant place to spend time, I choose not to invest in Canada. You may not realize that Canada has only 3% of the world’s stocks, with mainly small companies with lower growth than global or US stocks. Canada is no longer a growth…
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 Post Article: When should I start CPP and what’s the best way to draw down my retirement investments?
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of a couple who are already in retirement, but want advice on their withdrawal strategy. They are curious about how much they can take out of their investment accounts each year, so they have abundant cash flow, incur minimal tax and ensure their investment portfolio will…
Read MoreMillionaires in Poverty
This may sound like a dumb topic. Why would a millionaire live in poverty? We see it all the time, though. People living in a paid off home worth more than $1 million while living on an income of $20,000/year before tax. I believe this is caused by the belief that your home is your…
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…
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