Posts Tagged ‘investment wisdom’
Your FREE passes: See my talks at the #1 online event – Canadian Financial Summit 2022
The online Canadian Financial Summit is coming up the week of October 12-15. It’s the #1 personal finance event of the year. As a reader of the Unconventional Wisdom blog, here are your FREE passes for a limited time. With these FREE passes, you can watch all the talks. You can also offer your friends…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreSmith Manoeuvre or Smith Maneuver?
Why the two spellings and which is correct? This strategy (which I’m most known for), helps Canadian homeowners make their mortgages tax deductible in a simple way. What’s the proper spelling? Who pioneered this legal strategy? Does it work in Quebec? Can you use it if you live in the United States? All these questions…
Read MoreUsing Your Corporation As Your Retirement Fund
Can you fund your retirement from your corporation? That’s the question I answer in my latest video specifically for business owners. This is part # 2 of the video I did last week, where I go deeper into tax-efficient investment strategies when owning a corporation. It may seem complicated (if you’re talking to your accountant),…
Read More5 Best Ideas To Optimize The Smith Manoeuvre
Is your mortgage tax deductible? You know the basics about the Smith Manoeuvre. This video is about the practical issues you may run into and how to maximize the benefits. We are Canada’s Smith Manoeuvre experts and have helped thousands of families implement it. Many “Smith Manoeuvre experts” just offer you a mortgage and leave…
Read MoreHow To Be Smart With Your Money In Your 20s & 30s
Want to teach your kids to be smart with their money? Then you’ll want to send them my latest video with an introduction into the world of finance. There are a million things to know. These are the few important ones, based on my Unconventional Wisdom. Whether you’re thinking about buying a car or a…
Read MoreToday’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…
Read MoreIs 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…
Read MoreOptimism 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…
Read MoreDo Bonds Still Make Sense For Retirement Savings? The Debate
My recent video saying bonds are dead as an investment has started a debate on MoneySense and industry forums. Here is what the bond advocates are missing: It’s a financial planning issue. For example, if you and your spouse earn $50,000/year each ($100,000 total) and you want to retire on $80,000/year in today’s dollars in…
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