Why it’s hard to replicate success After celebrating my millionaire status last year I reflected on my past and examined what factors contributed to my financial growth. I’ve realized that a big part of my wealth comes from simply being in the right place at the right time. 🙂 Sometimes good things just happen to me for no… Read More »
Millennials swell to 73 million as Boomers decline to 72 million This year millennials have overtaken baby boomers as America’s largest living adult generation, according to population projections from the U.S. Census Bureau. This will have implications for how financial services are consumed now and in the future. A new report called the Apex Millennial 100 takes a… Read More »
Earlier this year hedge fund manager Ray Dalio gave 3 financial recommendations for millennials in an interview. His first recommendation is to focus on savings, and to think about how many months of living expenses your savings can get you through. Savings, explains Dalio, is “freedom and security.” Savings can also provide you with opportunities. If you need… Read More »
According to a Fox article, millennials now make up the largest generation in America, and we’re seeing some troubling trends as they are increasingly turning away from capitalism and favouring socialism instead. Based on a study of over 2,000 people, nearly 45% of millennials polled said that they would prefer to live in a socialist country compared to the… Read More »
I’ve been saying for years that real estate prices in Canada are not that high. Certain areas like Vancouver and Toronto have the perception of being unaffordable. But the fact that population growth is still positive in these major cities suggests otherwise. If these places weren’t affordable then people would be moving out of them, not in. 🙂 People… Read More »
The Pessimism in the Markets Corporate profits have been disappointing lately. Apple (AAPL) recently said its revenue fell for the first time in 13 years due to a decline in iPhone sales compared to the same time last year. Apple shares are worth 26% less now than a year ago. Investors are warned the decline could continue. 🙁 Other publicly traded companies are… Read More »