Navigating Market Crashes

Top 17 Investment Strategies – Do They Work?

There are many strategies and styles of investing. How do you sort through it all to set yourself up for success with good long-term rates of return?  In this week’s video I cover the Top 17 Investment Strategies, their history, and whether or not they actually work.  Watch to find out: I hope you enjoy…

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Invest a Lump Sum or Bit-by-Bit. Which Is Smarter?

Invest a Lump Sum or Bit-by-Bit. Which Is Smarter? You have a lump sum of cash and you’re trying to figure out how to invest it. The stock market seems pretty turbulent at the moment, so you may be wondering if you should invest your lump sum all at once or bit-by-bit.  Maybe you got…

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Why the Economy Is Not Relevant to Investing

Right now everyone is talking about the world economy… High inflation. A looming recession. Interest rate hikes. So what do you do if you have money in the stock market? In my latest video, you’ll learn why the economy is not relevant to investing, and how it might be the best time to invest in…

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Why You Need A Growth Mindset

If there is one video you should watch of mine – it’s this one. It is my underlying outlook on life and financial planning. This is the outlook that leads to financial success. In my latest YouTube video, you’ll learn about the differences between a fear-based mindset and a growth mindset, and how wealthy people…

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Today’s Buying Opportunity For Stocks

There’s a sale on stocks today – it’s a 20% sale! We’re currently in a bear market. What does that mean when it comes to buying stocks? In my latest YouTube video I give my thoughts on why I believe now is a good time to buy. Watch this video to find out: Why all…

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Why is Inflation Scarier than a Market Crash?

Inflation is now the #1 fear with “6 in 10 Canadians concerned they might not have enough money to feed their family”, according to an Ipsos poll. Most Canadians have never experienced high inflation. It has been flat at 2% for 3 decades, but now jumped to 7.7%. Many people are asking me what is…

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Is Typical Retirement Advice Good Advice?

If you’re thinking of retiring or your parents or friends are retiring, beware of the typical advice you get. In my latest video, I talk about the 5 conventional wisdom rules of thumb for retirees. As the unconventional wisdom guy, I do the math for you to see whether they actually worked in history. Then…

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Optimism is the Only Realism

Optimism is the Only Realism. That’s my belief, and you’ll learn why in my latest YouTube video. I feel compelled to talk about optimism for 2 reasons: 1/ Optimism is absolutely necessary for financial success – effective investing and financial planning. You need to feel you will be better off in the future you are…

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