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Why I am Not Rich (financially)

I have been very lucky in my life with opportunities and by all rights I should be rich in terms of my finances, however I don’t think I am (but I ad[...] read more »
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TD e-Series Funds

TD e-Series Funds may be the simplest way for Canadians to invest in a diversified portfolio with low Management Expense Ratios. read more »
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Use Dividend Funds to Build Your Portfolio

You can find index funds and ETFs comprised of dividend stocks, providing you with a way to build your portfolio while enjoying income in the form of[...] read more »
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Why Leveraged ETFs Are Bad Investments

There has been an emergence of 2x and 3x leveraged ETFs. Why are leveraged ETFs bad? While leveraged ETFs are great trading vehicles, they are terrib[...] read more »
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Carnival of Passive Investing #4

The fourth edition of the Carnival of Passive Investing. Covering topics like index funds and ETFs. read more »
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Better Investing for Beginners with Betterment

Betterment.com is a smart investment account that provides better investing in ETFs for those new to online investing. I joined to earn higher yield[...] read more »
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A Tale of Perfect Market Timing

A look at market timing and why you can't always time the market when investing, even if you're getting some "great tips". read more »
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Market Benchmarks

As we hear about the daily levels of the TSE 300, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and other market benchmarks, it’s helpful to understand how those num[...] read more »
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Snapshot performance: What do your investments look like today?

One of the problems in the investment industry with snapshot performance is a 5 or 10 year performance number can be misleading because it only takes[...] read more »
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Am I A Financial Hypocrite?

a well-known tax haven used by both the wealthy and non-wealthy alike is threatened, which makes me ask "am I a hypocrite?" read more »
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If Stocks Go to Zero...

Too often I hear people talking about disaster scenarios where they protect their savings with gold or some other supposedly safe investment in case [...] read more »
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Create your own capital guaranteed equity bond

Want to get stock market exposure but don't want to risk losing money? Here's a way to do it without buying any dubious products - just a savings a[...] read more »
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Index Funds: I Should Have Bought An Index Fund

Index funds based on these indexes are a great way to invest in the stock market without buying individual stocks or actively managed mutual funds. read more »
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Common Sense Investing: Mutual Funds Vs Exchange Traded Funds

Mutual funds are the good old standby and something that we’ve been taught to invest in over the years, especially inside of our 401(k)s and IRAs. I[...] read more »
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Is It Time to Sell Your Mutual Fund?

You might find that it's time to sell your mutual fund. read more »
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