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Three investment principles for novice investors
How to start building a portfolio that’s right for you As the big stock market indexes scale to new highs, seemingly daily, a growing number of novice investors are tempted to open online trading accounts and get into the game, for fear of missing out. Trouble is,...
Making a financial fresh start
September is the time to get down to business September is typically a time for fresh starts. Vacations are over and schools are opening again. This year, especially, has more of a “fresh start” feel to it with Covid restrictions lifting and a return to normalcy on...
Contemplating retirement? Five questions to ask
A guide to doing retirement right The Baby-Boom retirement wave is happening now. But just how ready are you if you’re in this bulging demographic? Some have already retired and are enjoying their new “career after their career.” Others are still wondering whether...
The importance of portfolio diversification
Manage risk, stabilize returns Have you noticed? Stock markets have been climbing to new highs through the summer. And the growth stock sector continues to be expensive. Value stocks, holding true to their name, generally are not. In fact, according to Yardeni...
A business of her own
What successful businesswomen know about startups A recent survey from Deloitte Global showed that the pandemic has seen an increase in workloads at work and at home for many women. In fact, many are at a breaking point, leaving the workforce in record numbers. For...
How to cope with the cost of college
A lesson in financial planning for post-secondary education Parents with children going to post-secondary schools this fall might be suffering from a case of sticker shock. Costs are high, sometimes eye-wateringly so. Students can expect to pay about $80,000...
What you need to know about starting a business
Robyn joins Ben Mulroney on CTV Your Morning to discuss the benefits and challenges of starting your own business. She shares her tips for getting your business up and running...
Should retirees be worried about recent price hikes?
Although elevated inflation rates may not last, retirees — or those nearing retirement — might be worried about losing purchasing power. In this interview with Investment Executive, Robyn Thompson shares her tips for keeping retirement nest-eggs...
Are you an “accredited” investor?
Deep pockets and knowledge a must From time to time, you’ll see (or even be offered by your advisor) an investment available only to “accredited” investors. This doesn’t necessarily mean some sort of real estate syndicate in the Caribbean. In fact, very often it...
Three mistakes investors make in gravity-defying markets
Wild market optimism no time to lose your common sense With the S&P/TSX Composite up 66% since the pandemic meltdown lows of last March, there’s definitely a whiff of bull in the air. Almost anything goes as the big U.S. stock indexes keep climbing to fresh...
How to avoid debt stress
Tips for managing household debt Canadians have been getting into debt at a red-hot pace. The overheated housing market since the beginning of the year, combined with pandemic-induced credit-card use, lifted the household debt to income ratio to 172.3% in the first...
Three key investing tips every woman should know
Financial security starts with financial literacy According to a CIBC study in 2019, Canadian women control $2.2 trillion of assets. But that will almost double to $4 trillion by 2028 and could be a lot more if real estate is included. While that wealth is...