Tag: personal finance
The Wolf: Do You Have an Instinct for Risk?
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. A good investor understands that the financial journey is about choices. Here’s how you can sharpen your instincts.
Kiwi Malaise: Can We Get Out of It?
What has happened to our rock-star economy? It’s clear that we’re in a depressing slump. Climbing out of this hole will require bold, decisive action.
Why You Should Consider Buying a Franchise
Purchasing a franchise is an exciting and potentially lucrative business opportunity. For aspiring entrepreneurs, investing in a franchise can offer the chance to become a business owner with the support of an established brand and business model. While every business venture comes with risks, buying a franchise offers several key advantages that can significantly improve your chances of success. If you’re thinking about starting your own business, here are several reasons why you should consider buying a franchise.
Trump vs. Zelensky: What This Means for Investors
What we witnessed in the Oval Office was shock and awe. But look beyond the emotion. Here’s how rational investors can find true value.
Your Biggest Risk: Demographic Destiny and the Inflation Dilemma
The shape of our society is changing. The consequences will be extraordinary. Here’s why it’s time for you to prepare for this huge seismic shift.
Unlocking New Paths: The Rise of Residency by Investment
A growing number of wealthy individuals and families are exploring new residency options through investment-driven migration. This approach provides more than just a second home; it offers benefits like increased travel freedom, better education opportunities, and an improved lifestyle. Economic and social factors have made residency by investment a popular choice, making it essential to understand this trend in today’s financial environment.
5 Canadian Real Estate Trends & Their Legal Implications
As with anywhere else, many things influence the Canadian real estate market, leading to new trends. It could be an aging population, a new government bringing in different policies, and a changing economy. Staying on top of trends is important to know what to expect, whether you are looking to buy a home, sell one, investment property, or a realtor. It’s also crucial to understand local regulations, so this trends list includes legal considerations.
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death?
Look beyond left. Look beyond right. Is libertarianism the way to live? Here’s a frank discussion on the merits of traffic lights and freedom.
Simon Angelo: Investing from a Vulnerable Country
The New Zealand economy is dominated by two sectors: agriculture and property. Is it time for us to diversify our wealth? How can we achieve this?
How Prop Firms Work: Understanding the Business Model
Access to significant trading capital has long been a barrier for retail traders seeking to grow their businesses. By giving traders access to trade with firm-provided capital and participating in the earnings, proprietary trading companies have changed that environment. These companies operate on a performance-based basis that lets experienced traders use institutional-grade resources without personal financial exposure. By means of a disciplined approach comprising risk management, assessment systems, and profit-sharing agreements, proprietary companies establish an environment whereby traders may concentrate on implementing strategies and thereby reduce financial risk.
Lousy Predictions: Why Economists Keep Getting It Wrong
Another day. Another negative prediction. Should you pay attention to economic forecasts at all? Well, here’s the case for being a contrarian investor.
Simon Angelo: Better Thinking, Greater Prosperity
We live in a world distracted by ideology. But look past the noise. Here’s how you can develop your own conviction as a smart investor.
Tips For First-Time Investing In 2025
Investing for the first time can certainly feel a little daunting. However, just like any successful or semi-successful investor, you have to start somewhere. Whether you’ve got a lot of money available to invest or you’re using what minimal savings you do have, there are some helpful tips that have helped those who don’t have much of an idea of how to invest.
Conquer Your Fear: Why It’s Never a Bad Time to Invest
Are you filled with doubt? Are you trying to time the market? Well, think again. The historical data on long-term investing might pleasantly surprise you.
The Road Ahead: Your Financial Freedom Journey
Our journey through life is filled with unexpected breakdowns and detours. To achieve prosperity, we need to keep our eyes fixed on the brighter horizon ahead.
