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Law of Large Numbers

Over the next several years, governments in advanced countries will likely continue to struggle with mounting debt burdens and the associated rising costs of servicing that debt. It is also noteworthy to remember that total government debt continues to increase every year because of deficit spending.   So how does …

The Sun is Shining!

While we have had a lot of rain this summer, it’s sunny as I write this so let’s celebrate all the good days we have had! The girls are out of school and enjoying their free time. It’s also the end of gymnastics for the year so we’ll have a …

Do you know the real rate of return on your investments? Generally, Canadians measure the success of their investments based only on the rate of return. While it provides a good snapshot of whether an investment is doing well or not, it is not the only criterion for a true …

You have probably heard the phrase; too much month left at the end of the money. Paying for housing, groceries, fuel, utilities and various child rearing expenses, although very necessary, can put a huge strain on a family when outlays sometimes exceed your income. Fortunately, this is usually only a …

Clients often call when markets are looking a bit shaky, or newspaper articles are predicting the next market correction, recession, bubble, etc.   The challenge with reacting to such events or news is that the external circumstances rarely have anything to do with your specific situation and plan. Your mission, …

A Tough May

While my last newsletter talked about the record highs that we had in North American markets, that momentum didn’t keep up in May. The ongoing trade dispute between China and the United States played a big part in this. We’ve seen stock markets around the world sell off on this …

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