Podcasts
Asset Allocation Loss Ratio (AALR) – What Is It & How Does It Help You?
When you go to any investment firm, they require you to fill out & sign a Risk Tolerance Questionnaire of some kind. The purpose is to prevent you from investing too aggressively. This can be important, because you might sell a more aggressive investment when it is down and lose money. However, there are 2…
Read MoreCanadian Press Article: Biggest mistakes that could tarnish, or even tank, your credit rating
Want to know the biggest mistakes that could tarnish, or even tank your credit rating? Even if you’re good with your finances, you may not realize that small actions can prevent you from getting the best interest rates on big purchases, like buying a new home. The Canadian Press recently interviewed me on this topic…
Read MoreHow to EASILY Outperform Index Investors
It is EASY to outperform index investors? Why? You would think that people that consider themselves “index investors” would just own 1 or 2 broad indexes and try for the index return. However the ones I see usually do not invest this way. Most of them have suboptimal portfolios that may contain: 1/ Bonds –…
Read MoreGambling, Speculating, Saving & Investing. What’s the difference?
How should you invest your money? If you don’t invest wisely, it will be hard to fund your future. There are always new areas you can put your money into, but are they worthwhile long-term? In my latest video and podcast episode, I look at all the possible areas to invest your money and fit…
Read MoreHow to Easily Outperform Financial Advisors, Robo-Advisors & Index Investors
Financial freedom is what we all want. We talk to people about their finances all the time and most people just want to know that their money is there, and they can live their life the way they want, but very few Canadians actually get there. Why? Most Canadians are not financially secure because of…
Read More2 Things You Must Focus on to Be Financially Secure
Do you feel financially secure? What would it take for you to build a huge nest egg to become financially secure? Conventional wisdom says it’s mostly about investing better. It suggests you should focus on getting a higher return or lower fees. Prefer an overview? Like videos? Listening to podcasts? Check out our whiteboard video,…
Read MoreRRSP Gross-up Strategy – Easily Contribute 40-70% More to Your RRSP (2024)
The RRSP Gross-up Strategy is a relatively simple concept that can help you contribute 40-70% more to your RRSP, without using any more of your cash. Do this every year and you can retire with 40-70% higher income for life! RRSP Gross-up Strategy (2024) – Easily Contribute 40-70% More to Your RRSP Tax refund options…
Read MoreRRSP Gross-up Strategy – Easily Contribute 40-70% More to Your RRSP (Updated)
Wouldn’t it be great if you could save a lot more for your future without affecting your day-to-day cash flow? One of the main things you learn from your retirement plan is that you need a lot more to retire comfortably than you may have thought. But with all the day-to-day expenses, it can be…
Read MoreTax Planning for Parents
Are you a parent? If yes – you’re probably paying a lot more tax. Parents are often in higher tax brackets than non parents. This means your planning must be diligently looked at, as it can affect your RRSPs, deductions, and more. I’ve talked about this topic before on my blog, but this is the…
Read MoreWhy Simple Investment Stats Don’t Give You Good Returns
If you’re investing in equities, you may be using various investment data software like Morningstar. The problem? Investment data often gets misused. This is because you may be looking at short-term stats and ratings from only the last 1-5 years. It takes a lot of effort looking at investment stats, but most people who do…
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