Asset allocation gets all a lot of attention when it comes to investing. But there’s an equally important asset term that often gets little to no discussion. Asset allocation is …
Risk isn’t something you should avoid
How do you define risk? What comes to mind when you hear word risk? Fear? Pain? Lose? Gain? When it comes to the word risk we all have a different …
How to reduce your debt in 8 simple steps- Guest Post
Debt, Debt, Debt, that’s all you hear about. Student Debt, Credit Card Debt, House Debt (Mortgage), family debt (borrowing from Uncle Ben), you name it we all have it! None …
Which is better: Active or Index investing?
There are some debates that have been around forever. Passive vs active investing is one of those debates. That being the case, don’t expect me to add any new information …
What is Asset Allocation?
Asset allocation is a term you’ve likely heard on the news when investments are being discussed. But what exactly is asset allocation and why all the fuss about it? In …
What is an asset class?
An asset class is a group of securities that share a similar return and risk characteristics. When it comes to investing there are three primary asset classes: cash, fixed income, …
When it comes to home ownership: buy a home not an investment
Over the last year, one topic has dominated the conversation in Vancouver, real estate. The dramatic price increase has priced many Vancouverite’s out of the market. Organizations such as the …
Living today shouldn’t come at the expense of the future you
YOLO! A simple word created by Toronto-born rapper Drake has become the word for my generation justifying their over indulgence and over spending habits. That’s right, we only live once …
What is active investing?
In my last post, I discussed what passive investing was. For this post, I will review what active investing is. An active investment strategy is the opposite of passive investing …
What is passive investing?
Learning to invest can be intimidating if you’re just starting out. I encourage you not to be discouraged if you’re not sure what to do at first or feel like …