Investing fads: Quack like a duck and you may get plucked
It’s now been nearly a decade since investors have had to face down a bad bear market. Long enough, apparently,…
Q&A: Should you buy into Bitcoin?
It’s hard to ignore all the recent commentary on investment trends like bitcoins, block chains and cryptocurrency. But why all…
Q&A: As my wealth accumulates, should I invest in alternatives?
High-net-worth investors are often tempted to get fancier with their investing once their net worth opens access to more exclusive…
Advisor bias happens too
As a financial advisor, I am biased. Not because of my profession, mind you, but because of my humanity. All…
On big banks, conflicting compensation and bad behaviour
In last month’s post, “Big banks in big denial,” I commented on an escalating CBC News exposé on how big…
Beware of the silly season of investment advice
This is a trick title, because it seems there are always examples of financial forecasting foolishness. But it does seem…
Q&A: What do powerful political plays mean to my investment portfolio?
From the Clinton vs. Trump U.S. presidential elections, to the unfolding U.K. Brexit news, to keeping an eye on our…
Building your financial stop-doing list: Stop chasing dividends
During the 20+ years I’ve been a financial advisor, I’ve noticed how often the market keeps playing the same devilish…
What is “Total-Return Investing”?
What is “total-return investing” and how does it work? In our recent blog post, STOP Chasing Dividends, we argued against…
Interest rates are rising (or falling): What should I do with my bond investments?
Question: What should I do about bond market news? Answer: There is rarely a lack of breaking news related to…