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Even though the size of the bond market dwarfs the size of the stock market, bonds don’t get nearly the attention stocks do. Many investors don’t know squat about them. And let’s face it, bonds are boring. Stocks are much more sexy. Certain stocks have the potential to go up exponentially, even though that rarely…
IMDB describes the movie Winter’s Bone as “An unflinching Ozark Mountain girl hacks through dangerous social terrain as she hunts down her drug-dealing father while trying to keep her family intact.” It is a great movie, and definitely one worth seeing. It shows a teenager who struggles through a wide variety of problems just in…
Those that have been reading Canadian Finance Blog for awhile know that I’ve been using Questrade for a couple years now and love the low trading fees of $4.95-$9.95. Another nice feature is the ability to keep U.S. dollars in your RRSP account, not requiring currency exchanges every time you buy or sell. Also helping…
Most people my age have a distorted view of retirement. I’d bet if you surveyed people aged 25-34 that more than half of them truly believe they will be able to retire early. The reason why these views on retirement are often misguided is because it’s nearly impossible to determine what your life will be…
Budgeting Teacher Man at My University Money presents Why I Automate My Finances, saying “Automating your finances will save you time and money, and it will also ensure your bills get paid the next time a postal strike comes around.” Mike at Experiglot presents Diversify Everything You Can When it Comes to Money, saying “How…
Wise Bread can live a life without a microwave. Dinks Finance explains how to buy a good stock. The Military Wallet shares 8 free ways to stay safe from identity theft. Money Ning discovers the most affordable kids toys (that aren’t really toys). Invest It Wisely explores the debate of nature versus nurture. Financial Highway…
I’m sure most of you guys have heard of a bottled drink called Fanta. For those of you unaware, it’s available around the world in various flavors, usually fruit based (orange, grape, strawberry, etc.) It’s bottled by Coca-Cola on a local level, hence why certain areas have flavors that others don’t. What’s much more interesting…
