Knight Kiplinger, head of Kiplinger financial media, created a nice asset management video.

8 Keys to Financial Security is exactly that. Tips for protecting your assets and growing wealth.

As per usual, I add my two-cents to Mr. Kiplinger’s wealth management recommendations.  (more…)

In “Know of What You Speak”, we saw how you can improve your career success by understanding your business environment and properly using the terminology.

The more you know, the better your chance of success.

But the converse is also true.

For many – especially younger workers – this is a bigger problem. Here is why.  (more…)

Sounding like you are smart, does not mean that you are.

I think this is an underrated problem for many people.

Something that came to mind, yet again, while reading a Seth Godin post(more…)

As discussed in Saskatchewan Economic Success, natural resources are a key driver for the province’s current economic success.

Learning about Saskatchewan’s natural resources is important for many different people and for multiple reasons.

And not just for those living in Saskatchewan. Or only the natural resource sectors.  (more…)

Photo for Sale

I took a great photo the other day and am looking to sell it.

What would you pay?

It is a pretty picture. Lovely river, green grass.  (more…)

Diamond Buying Tips

We have not really discussed alternative asset classes yet.

I did mention that investors with specialized knowledge may be able to excel in market segments relating to their expertise. Conversely, investors with little to no knowledge, will have difficulty investing in these segments.

Some examples are fine art, stamps, coins, and gems. (more…)

Should You Actively Invest?

It is highly questionable as to whether active management is appropriate for investors.

You can find studies that indicate active management can provide superior performance in certain circumstances. But more studies conclude that, over the long-term, active management does not outperform a passive approach.

What do I think? (more…)

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