Look at the Big Picture Market volatility can make anyone nervous, especially in our always-on, 24/7 news cycle. When I started my career in financial services back in 2001 average investors typically checked in on their accounts once or twice a year when their investment providers sent paper statements. As for the FTSE […]
View ArticleHow Frauds Work and How To Avoid Being a Victim* If you are stung and become a victim of fraud, the perpetrators won’t be as nice as Paul Newman and Robert Redford, and you’ll probably never get your money back. An Independent Financial Adviser who’s a member of an advisers’ social media group of which […]
View ArticleWhat Did You Learn Today? “In a world of change, the learners shall inherit the earth, while the learned shall find themselves perfectly suited for a world that no longer exists.” ― Eric Hoffer It’s never been easier for adults to continue to learn after completing their formal education. Online universities, TED talks, […]
View ArticleResolutions and goal setting are all the rage this time of year. But as excited as you’re feeling about your New Year’s to-do list, you might be overlooking four important factors that could help you accomplish more in 2022. Values A common reason why so many New Year’s resolutions fail is that, […]
View ArticleSince the end of January, #YOLO has been a rallying cry on internet message boards where amateur investors have driven up stock prices for video game retailer GameStop and movie theatre chain AMC. And while everyone should have opportunities to build wealth via the markets, we believe this particular group of rebels are only half-right […]
View ArticlePart 1: Better Habits for a Healthier Mind Since the Covid-19 outbreak we’ve all had to make adjustments so that we could cover our basic needs, care for our loved ones, and remain productive during quarantine. No matter how well you’ve adapted to these extraordinary circumstances, there’s probably a part of you that feels like […]
View ArticleThe coronavirus pandemic has created a very uncertain market environment right now. However, your long-term financial goals are probably still the same: moving home, getting your children or grandchildren through university, starting your own company, giving back, and retiring on your own terms. The path towards those goals might have swerved a little in the […]
View ArticleOne unique challenge of the coronavirus pandemic is that it’s a global crisis that’s also affected each and every one of us in a very personal way. We’re all learning to balance our worries about huge topics like public health care and the economy with our own disrupted schedules and the daily needs of our […]
View ArticleFew of us had heard the phrase “social distancing” at the beginning of the year. But now, maintaining safe, hygienic spaces that help limit the spread of the coronavirus is just a part of our lives. Here are 5 ideas on how to make social distancing a little less isolating. 1. Set a schedule. We […]
View ArticleBrief Update on Current Market Volatility We want to take a moment here and update you on our thoughts related to the coronavirus and its impact on the financial markets, and, ultimately, on your personal financial situation. Going into this New Year, many stock markets around the world were trading near all-time highs including major […]
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