Posts Tagged ‘smart money’
Small Print “Gotcha” in Credit Card Interest (Hint It Can Be 20,000%)!
You probably think credit card interest is pretty high. It can be far higher than you think! If you or your kids ever do not pay your credit card balances in full by the due date, this is the video to watch and podcast to listen to. Credit card debt is the single most common…
Read MoreInvest 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…
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 and podcast episode. 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…
Read MoreWhy Most Financial Plans Fail
Many people who work with us to figure out their retirement plan, have created a financial plan before. You can get a financial plan from a bank, online methods, financial advisors or fee-only financial planners, but often these financial plans fail. They do not give you the life you want. In my latest video and…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: Freedom 55? Statistics professor gambles his way to Freedom 43
The Financial Post asked me to comment on the investment strategy of a Statistics professor who retired at age 43 with a side hustle that uses statistical modelling to primarily bet on sports. The FIRE movement is dedicated to retiring young, which stands for “financial independence, retire early.” Many of these people come to me…
Read MoreHow To Own A Nice Car For Less
How can you own a nice car for a lot less? Should you be impressed with someone that has a nice car? How do you measure the ownership cost of your car? What is a warranty worth? Should you lease or own? Can you save money on an electric car? How does your car fit…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: Costly divorce leaves this 61-year-old woman wondering if she can ever retire
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of an Edmonton woman who is in the process of finalizing a costly divorce and preparing for a fresh start. She is looking for ways to retire soon, despite her divorce and her age. In this article you’ll learn: CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO READ THE…
Read MoreHow to Get Passive Income with Little or No Tax
Can you really make money while you sleep with little or no tax? Covid changed most of our working habits, in that many people stayed home, while others felt the financial pinch of the pandemic. New paradigms arose, such as creating wealth, without work. Passive income started becoming a conversation not just with people who…
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 and podcast episode 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…
Read MoreAre You Poor, Middle Class Or Wealthy?
Are you poor, middle class or wealthy? After seeing the finances of thousands of people, I’ve noticed patterns to determine if someone is poor, middle class or wealthy. In my latest YouTube video and podcast episode you’ll learn where you fit along the spectrum of wealth, how each thinks and invests differently, and how you…
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