Beyond the Rhetoric

These days, there are a number of problems in the financial world that can cause problems for the casual investor. And by casual, I mean people who don’t understand finance or economics, choosing instead to pass that burden on to someone else. I’ve mentioned before that one of the biggest problems in finance (or any [...]

Ever hear the expression “nothing lasts forever”? It’s something that the financial industry either ignores or doesn’t know. With all the turmoil that happens in our world today–whether it be political, environmental, or financial–financial institutions have to somehow maintain consumer confidence. Historically, the financial health of any nation has gone up and it has gone [...]

If you have a bank account, there’s no way you haven’t heard that’s it’s currently RRSP season. This is the time of year when banks and financial advisors are calling you up to make sure you top up your contribution room so you can maximize your income tax return. And who doesn’t like a cheque [...]

In 1532, Francisco Pezzaro traveled across the sea from Spain to what was referred to as Peru back in the day, looking for the legend of El Dorado (the golden road). Although he didn’t find it, what he did find was a mountain filled to the brim with silver. Francisco drooled over this find. The [...]

Apart from the fact that I love it, there’s likely more you need to know about buying and owning gold. It’s one of those things that makes complete sense right up until the point you decide to buy some. Never fear. I, your finance guy, will help you. How And Where Do You Get The [...]