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What went wrong in the US?
The US has found itself in trouble over its level of debt. It avoided default recently, but the problem has not gone away. Where did it come from? The US had its debt downgraded by the ratings agency Standard & … Continue reading
Is the Euro doomed?
The future of the Euro is being questioned in a way it never has since 1999. As the sovereign debt crisis continues to unfold in Europe, it appears that three nations in the “eurozone” (the seventeen nations that use the … Continue reading
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Tagged domino effect, euro, euro currency, eurozone crisis, german banks, international monetary fund
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The Benefits of Independent Advice
Choosing an advisor is a very important decision; after all, the relationship you have with your advisor is often one that will last for many years and will often encompass a number of key life events including such things as … Continue reading
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Tagged advisor, captive advice, independent advice, independent model
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Is there really such a thing as “Too Big to Fail”…if so, should there be?
Over the last little while the expression “Too Big to Fail” (TBTF) has continued to come up in conversations and articles about organizations whose failure could have a disastrous effect on the economy. It’s an intriguing term, and one that … Continue reading
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Tagged AIG, basel committee, bear stearns, invisible hand, lehman brothers, TBTF, too big to fail
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Overwhelming? Trying To Make Choices Without Compromising Your Values
If you’re like me, then a restaurant menu is your worst enemy. I prefer tried-and-true restaurants with ten or fewer options on the menu. Sounds strange, doesn’t it? In an age of seemingly limitless choice, I prefer to have as … Continue reading
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Tagged choice, domini, ethical investing, indecision, jantzi, paralysis, socially responsible investing, SRI
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Buy and Hold: A Sound Strategy or a Bay Street Myth?
Much has been made of the effectiveness of the “Buy and Hold” style of investing. While the strategy certainly has its proponents, Warren Buffet has long been an advocate; it has an equally large number of detractors. One of the … Continue reading
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Tagged buy and hold, investment horizon, investment knowledge, market downturn, risk tolerance
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Behind door number one…
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan claimed on Monday that the risk of the United States defaulting on its debt is zero, and his argument is valid. Sovereign states have the exclusive power to print money, which accords with our … Continue reading
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Tagged currency, depression, greenspan, inflation, krugman, QE3, recession, tea party
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Shoot the Messenger
Since the global economic recession began, no side has been willing to claim total responsibility for the crisis. And nor should any side – it’s a shared problem. But there’s too much at stake, both politically and economically, for any … Continue reading
US Debt Crisis: The Market Impact
The $2.4 trillion U.S. debt ceiling deal must qualify as one of the most intensely fought issues ever in US politics. But, how will it impact the financial markets over the short and long term? Investors around the world were … Continue reading
Registered Education Savings Plans: The sooner you start the better…
Completing a post-secondary education has become integral to unlocking many of life’s opportunities. Most parents today expect that their children will attend a post-secondary institution. In today’s competitive workplace, a post-secondary education is no longer seen as an option but a … Continue reading
