All Weather Strategy
Gold Can Shine in Market Downturns
Gold has been a store of value for thousands of years and is sought for in times of uncertainty. Gold is highly liquid, bears no credit risk, and can work as a true diversifier to your portfolio as it usually has a low correlation to other asset classes.
Read MoreEinstein’s Eighth Wonder of the World
Ever heard someone say: “money doesn’t grow on trees”? I’m here to challenge that statement, and my argument is not that most money is made of paper. But rather what Einstein referred to as the eighth wonder of the world.
Read MoreWe Aren’t All Skinny nor Financially Independent
The news was shocking. It turns out her mother had only US$35,000 in her retirement account. An impossible amount to retire on. I learned that knowledge is not enough. Think of all the books about losing weight. The knowledge is there. So are we all skinny?
Read MoreTwo Types of Risk, but Only One Really Matters
The risk that really matters when investing is the risk of not having enough wealth to meet your future goal, so-called shortfall risk. We must accept some level of volatility but too much volatility can be so painful it leads to bad decisions.
Read MoreDon’t Trust Your Piggy Bank, It Won’t Keep Your Money Safe
Keeping cash means you’re losing in real terms. While cash may feel safe, as the value doesn’t move up or down all the time, due to inflation, you’re losing in real terms. Your piggy bank is a robber!
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