Americans, and governments across the world, have more debt than they can ever hope to repay and that's why a number of public figures are suggesting a radical and ancient solution; a debt jubilee...
Read More »10 Signs You Have A Bad Financial Advisor (+5K Views)
There are two kinds of bad investment advisors: well-meaning advisors without the wherewithal to keep up with the science of the fast-evolving profession, and those whose main focus is not on managing their clients’ assets well, but on gathering assets under management in order to grow their own practices. How do you tell if you’re sitting across from either one of these types of bad advisors in an industry that lacks transparency? [Well, I have done just that with a list of 10 signs that you are working with a bad investment advisor.] Words: 1467
Read More »Investing: Apply These 15 Rules For Great Long Term Returns
It is most important to have a process that can mitigate the risk of loss in your portfolio and here are 15 rules of investment to accomplish that.
Read More »Who Are the ‘Greater Fools” Now? (+5K Views)
Many households, financial and non-financial firms and government, may well spend the next decade in debtor’s prison having to tighten their belts to pay for the losses inflicted by a decade of reckless leverage, over-consumption and risk taking. What fools we have been for living beyond our means all these years and taking no fiscal responsibility for our future well-being in the false hope that there always would be a ‘greater fool’ out there than us. Words: 1230
Read More »THE Book on Scams: What to Watch Out For & How to Protect Yourself (+3K Views)
If you want to stay on top of scams, this article will do just that like no other you have ever read. It is full of information on how to avoid being caught up in 12 of the most prevalent deceptive marketing practices (scams), such as false or misleading advertising, Internet scams and deceptive telemarketing or contests.
Read More »World’s 10 Best Bang-for-your-Buck Retirement Destinations (+5K Views)
With spiraling costs compelling more and more North Americans to retire overseas, retiring abroad has never been more attractive. That being said, finding the right location among the myriad options available can be daunting, and that’s what our Annual Global Retirement Index does. Below is a list of the 10 best bang-for-your buck retirement destinations on the planet.
Read More »How Come the U.S. Gov’t Paid Less Interest Expense On $3T More Debt?
How did the U.S. Government get away with paying less interest expense on $3 trillion more debt?? Here's how.
Read More »The Federal Reserve Literally Makes Money – Here’s How
The Federal Reserve has vowed to provide up to US$2.3 trillion in lending to support households, employers, financial markets and state and local governments struggling as a result of COVID-19 and corresponding stay-at-home orders...[but] very little of the Fed’s money actually comes from taxpayers or sales of government bonds. Most of it, in fact, emerges right out of thin air.
Read More »Start To Recession-Proof Your Household Now – Here’s How
Statistically, most families are not prepared for a recession but planning for personal financial deviations lowers anxiety, helps to reduce marital issues, and allows you to help others in their time of need. Here are our steps to glide through your next crisis.
Read More »How Much Do You Need To Be Super-Rich In Canada?
A new model to estimate wealth held by the country’s richest households shows that Canada’s one-percent actually holds a much bigger share of total wealth than previously thought.
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