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How to Protect Wealth in Volatile Times
This year has been a difficult one for Canadian investors. The TSX Composite index is down almost five percent for the year, one of the worst performances among developed markets.
read moreLife After Zero
Life After Zero 2015-2016 Federal Budget by Andre Bardoun, Financial Security Advisor, Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network When a finance minister is brandishing a pair of New Balance shoes on the eve of the budget, you can be sure that a balanced budget will play a starring role in his presentation. But what else? Read on! It has been the goal of just about every government since 2008: a zero deficit. According to the federal finance minister, this will finally be achieved for Canada in 2015-2016. In fact, the country will...
read more350 Kilometres of Steel and Rubber
Northwest Transmission Line By Peter Clausi The best mining story in the world right now is not a mine. It’s not a new find setting off a staking rush. Barrick Gold hasn’t patched up its differences with Newmont Mining, and there’s still no sign of Michael de Guzman. The best mining story in the world is 350 kilometres of steel and rubber, the Northwest Transmission Line (aka: NTL). The map at right traces the NTL’s route. Start at Skeena Substation, a hard-to-find spot roughly 300 kilometres southeast of Stuart, BC. Then meander more or less...
read moreTulum, Mexico
The New Frontier for Real Estate Investors By Raminta Lilaite Once a while, there are locations in the world that are on the brink of explosion in terms of real estate, and at the moment many eyes are on Tulum, Mexico. A small Mayan fishing village, Tulum has been known for years for its sugary, picture-perfect beaches, turquoise warm waters of the Caribbean, yoga, ancient Mayan ruins perched high on a cliff and its ecological vibe. Its small beach bungalow-type hotels still use solar panel energy, and often opt for candlelight. The prices...
read moreThe CSE
The CSE – The Exchange for Entrepreneurs By Hamish Khamisa When most people think of a stock exchange in Canada, one name usually comes to mind. For just over a decade, however, there has been another name working to give Canadian entrepreneurs an alternative venue on which to access capital markets: the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE). Despite a relatively high barrier to enter, stringent regulation, and a well-entrenched competitor, the CSE made a calculated bet that Canadian securities markets were looking for choice, innovation...
read moreDo it Yourself or Hire a Portfolio Manager
Do it yourself or hire a portfolio manager? By Adrian Mastracci Many investors receive good value from their investment advisors. Desirable signs are the frequency of appreciative comments from clients and when clients voluntarily provide advisor introductions to family, friends and colleagues. On the other hand, many investors question the wisdom of paying investment advisory fees. Unfortunately, this disconnect occurs far too frequently. Hence, taking over management of the family portfolio seems a no-brainer to those unhappy investors....
read moreMedical Marijuana
“Marijuana or Marihuana is the most widely produced and consumed illicit drug in the world today. About 5% of the world’s adult population (aged 18 to 64) had consumed Marijuana at least once in 2010 according to the UN.”
“There are over 400 applications in the system awaiting Health Canada’s approval.”
read moreMexico – Luxury Destinations
“Each of these destinations offers the “trinity” of luxury amenities.”
“Foreign owners in Mexico’s exquisite coastal locations also benefit from the Fideicomiso.”
read moreRRSP
“You’ve just finished taking care of your RRSP needs for the 2013 tax year. Hence, this is a great time to pay serious attention to your RRSP matters for 2014. One major goal is to make that portion of the nest egg last to age 90, or longer, for both spouses.”
read moreWelcome to Whistler
“Investors looking to benefit from nightly rentals will want to stay close to Whistler Village or the Benchlands area up along Blackcomb Mountain.”
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