The Rational Reminder Episode 46: Raw Truth of Investment: Why the Best Investment Advisors Cannot Beat a Dart

At PWL, we’ve noticed a big increase in interest in responsible investing among our clients and those who are considering becoming our clients. One of the key questions we are asked by these people is: Will I have to give up returns to invest according to my values?

According to the Fraser Institute, Canadians pay about 43% of their income in taxes. To test their tax estimate against my own situation, I tracked all the various taxes I paid throughout the year. I reveal how much I paid, and how I stack up against the Fraser Institute’s estimates.

What’s that? You’d love to retire in style someday? Fortunately, most working Canadians can use the Registered Retirement Savings Plan – or RRSP – to pile up tax-deferred dollars for whatever their retirement-planning hearts may desire.

I have discussed renting versus buying a home several times before – such as here, here, and here. Today, I want to correct a common misperception on that front, plus provide a sensible solution for helping you decide whether to rent or own your home. I call it the 5% Rule.

Today on the show we are joined by Dr. Moira Somers, author of the book Advice That Sticks and expert on neuroscience, advising and leadership. […]

If you’re a fan of my Common Sense Investing channel, odds are you’re already on board with the idea that index investing makes a lot of sense, while trying to pick individual stocks or invest in actively managed funds is best avoided like a plague on your wealth.

We all want to leave the world better off than when we arrived. The growing interest in Responsible Investing in Canada and around the world clearly reflects that desire.

The Ontario Securities Commission will hold two regulatory burden roundtables this month to gather feedback on its campaign to lighten the bureaucratic load on the investment industry and “improve the investor experience.”

Have you ever received hate mail or negative comments on your social media posts? We’re here to tell you you’re not alone. On today’s show […]

We have recently learned of the death of British mathematician Edward H. Simpson (1922-2019). Simpson first distinguished himself during World War II as a code breaker for the Royal Navy, when he enabled the interception of numerous ships carrying supplies for the troops led by Germany’s General Rommel.