The country’s financial advisors ate what they cooked. When they placed their clients into expensive funds, claiming that the results would justify the extra cost, they sold their own beliefs
Canadian Financial Advice: Good Intentions, Bad Results
Investing For Retirees in Perilous Times, September, 2019, NAFR Ottawa
In these perilous times, a well thought out asset allocation strategy is crucial.
Upside of A Recession
Recessionary periods are a necessary evil in a financial system such as ours to wring out the excesses in the economy. Recessions can be devastating for certain people through job loss and the failure of businesses. But even an economic downturn can have some positive implications. Please see the original post from A Wealth of... Continue Reading →
Investing for Retirees Seminar, May, 2019
Welcome to the Ninth edition of this seminar exclusively for members of the Ottawa Branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees (NAFR).
Three compelling arguments for The Bucket Plan Investing Strategy
The Bucket Plan, an excellent how to book by Jason L. Smith describes a simple and effective system to allay the fears of retiree investors, by ensuring that they will have enough cash for their needs, and avoiding the need to sell investments when markets tank.
Three persuasive reasons why pensioners should avoid annuities
An annuity is a combination of life insurance and investment. Basically, the insurance company which sells you the annuity is betting that you will die before they have to pay you back all of the money that you invested.
First, do no harm — Vanguard Blog
Ignoring market headlines isn't putting your head in the sand; it's a key to a basic investing tenet.
89% of Managed Mutual Funds are ripping off investors
Over a ten year period, 89% underperformed their comparative index.
When the fit hits the shan
Someday in the foreseeable future, the “fit will hit the shan” and these valuations will come back down to earth. With Trumpski as President, who knows what might trigger a major correction or worse? Iran, China, outrageous deficits, higher interest rates ?
