Posts Tagged ‘investment wisdom’
Why Economic Freedom and the Stock Market Make Us All Richer
As equity investors, we put our money into companies through the stock market because we believe in the power of innovation, competition, and long-term growth. But for the stock market to deliver strong returns over time, we need economic freedom and free enterprise. When people can freely start businesses, invest, trade, hire, and compete without…
Read MoreGet Financial Freedom Tips Article – Rethinking Retirement: Why Ed Rempel Backs a 100% Equity Strategy for Life
For decades, the bedrock of mainstream financial planning has been built on a comforting, two-part rule: diversify your wealth between stocks and bonds, and steadily shift toward the safety of fixed income as you grow older. But according to Toronto-based veteran tax accountant & fee-for-service financial planner, Ed Rempel, this time-honoured tradition might actually be…
Read MoreStarting Over Financially – When Life Changes and You Suddenly Have to Handle It All
Starting Over Financially After Loss or Divorce ________________________________________________________________________ When life changes and you suddenly have to handle it all Part 1: Finding Your Floor Before Making Big Decisions A note about this seriesThis is Part 1 of a practical series on rebuilding financial confidence after loss, divorce, or separation.Today is not about building a complete…
Read MoreHow Interest Affects Your Money: Why Small Decisions Matter More Than You Think
When most people hear the word interest, they think of one thing: “Interest is bad.” Credit cards. Loans. Debt stress. But interest isn’t a financial villain — it’s just leverage. The reality of today’s world is simple: you cannot build a massive future entirely on pocket change. Whether it’s funding an education, buying a car…
Read MoreThe Financial Future Isn’t Broken—But It Is Optional
Is the financial system failing Gen Z, or does it just depend on whether we choose to participate? If you’re Gen Z in Canada, economic pessimism doesn’t feel like a dramatic overreaction. It feels entirely earned. Rent in Toronto and Vancouver borders on the absurd. Homeownership has taken on the status of a myth. Student…
Read MoreRetirement Tax Shock: Why Many Canadians Pay More Tax Than Expected
Most Canadians expect to be in a lower tax bracket in retirement. But many end up paying more tax than they expect. How do tax brackets change after age 65 and why can common assumptions about RRSPs and retirement income lead to higher lifetime taxes? Here are practical strategies to reduce tax over time, including…
Read MoreThe Longevity Revolution: Why We’re on the Brink of Living Decades Longer
The longevity movement is transforming how we think about aging—not as an inevitable decline, but as a challenge we can overcome with science, technology, and smart choices. Many experts believe we’re on the cusp of dramatically extending healthy lifespans. I’m on a longevity and healthspan journey. I’m not an expert in longevity, but I’m continuously…
Read MoreBusinessByMoney article – Living to 100 and Beyond: The Financial Reality of Longer Lives
What if living to 100 becomes normal? With advances in medicine, technology, AI, and longevity research, there is a real possibility that many people today could live much longer than previous generations. That raises some important financial questions: In my latest article for BusinessByMoney, I explore how longer life expectancies could reshape retirement planning and…
Read MoreNational Post article: Does this 84-year-old suffer from the ‘Multimillionaire’s Dilemma?’
Louise (not her real name) has far more money than she is ever likely to spend. She has always invested in equities and is comfortable with them. However, now at age 84, she is wondering whether she should invest more conservatively. This is a case study about the “Multi-Millionaire’s Dilemma.” Louise says: “Many of my…
Read MoreA New Addition to Unconventional Wisdom: Meet Sabiha Mukadam
For more than 20 years, Unconventional Wisdom has been where I share financial planning ideas, strategies, and lessons I’ve learned from helping Canadians build better financial lives. Today, I’m excited to introduce someone who has been a key part of our team for the last 8 years: Sabiha Mukadam. Many of you may not know…
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