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The U.S. economy is doing better than expected but is not the only one. GDP growth of 2% in Q1 was followed by 2.4% growth in Q2 and the Atlanta Fed GDPNow forecasting model currently suggests growth of 5.9% for the 3^rd quarter. The implication of this re-acceleration in U.S. GDP growth is...

We all know how important investments are as a part of financial planning and how they can provide greater comfort and safety for the future. Although it is popular to encourage young people to invest, it is even more important for clients over the age of seventy to maintain or to begin...

To quote the legend Bob Marley there seems to be “so much trouble in the world”. Between newscasts, podcasts, talking heads and social media there is no doubt there has been a lot of noise in the market both globally and locally. When investors get caught up in the noise many may panic...

An investment in Real Estate can provide both income and capital gains to the investor. In analyzing the returns on their investment portfolio, many believe that Real Estate as an asset class has shown to be one of the most lucrative over the long term. It is often said that “You cannot...

What is noise in the market?  In this context, noise refers to information and opinions on a company you are invested (financially or emotionally) in. It includes every tweet, post, click bait news article and blogger that is has something to say on the company you are invested in. “Noise”...

The need to invest your money wisely is greater than ever, and this often requires looking beyond the obvious as you must remain vigilant to protect your money. Here are some recommendations that can help you to become a smarter investor by learning to take action to protect and grow your...

Gone are the days when an investor could take a “Set it and forget it” approach. Or perhaps those days never really existed, but investors were comfortable with their returns and saw no need for a periodic review of their investments or rebalancing of their portfolios. One would simply...

You can’t pour from an empty cup or vessel, is a phrase that many of us have heard or used at some point in our lives. While the saying tends to be used in relation to our personal and mental well-being, I think it is pertinent to also include this phrase in our financial lives. As market...

Your dream European vacation just got cheaper – 12% on a year-to-date basis to be precise (Full disclosure, this figure applies only to investors with US$ holdings). Have you been considering the purchase of Luxury European Made vehicle? Or perhaps the thrill of exploring Patagonia or...

There is no doubt that financial markets and the world at large, have been experiencing unprecedented times in the past few years. Financial markets have been affected in recent times by a multitude of factors including a global pandemic, war, and rising inflation. Many of us as investors...