Most Canadians go to their bank or a mutual fund sales office to access their investments. And most Canadians invest by way of those mutual funds that carry very high fees, in fact Canadians pay the highest fees in the developed world. That can eat into half of your investment returns over the decades. Fees […]
Looking to become a self-directed investor? The Robo Advisors are a wonderful training ground.
When you self-direct your investments you will be able to keep your fees at a rock bottom level. In fact, the route to the lowest fees is by way of managing your own investments. While you do not have to be a financial or investment genius there are a few areas where you will need […]
Should you rent a home or buy a home? That is the question.
Rent or buy a home. It’s a tough question, especially if you live in one of the major cities where home prices are skyrocketing. Or let’s say the home prices have skyrocketed over the last couple of decades. For many potential homeowners it’s a race against the clock. The price of entry might keep increasing […]
Should you invest in pot stocks? How do you invest in the cannabis sector?
It’s the industry that’s taken the investment world by storm. And Canadians are leading the way thanks to the legalization of marijuana for personal use. You can essentially become a seller/dealer of Mary Jane in legal fashion. Oh how times have changed. Many Canadian investors have already made a lot of money off of this […]
There will be a tipping point for the Robo Advisors suggests Randy Cass of Nest Wealth.
Off the top you’ll notice that the term Robo Advisor in the headline is in quotes. I could and perhaps should use the term digital wealth manager. For now, Robo Advisor is the accepted term to describe these wealth managers who use technology to enhance the experience and allow clients to move to complete managed […]
Pensionize Your Nest Egg With Annuities, Your Super Bonds.
Most Canadians do not have a defined pension with guaranteed income. Speaking of birds and nest eggs, those guaranteed pensions are going the way of the dodo bird. Just 33% of Canadians have a defined benefit workplace pension where the income is guaranteed and usually indexed to inflation. That’s according to Pensionize Your Nest Egg: […]