- Our emotions play havoc with our investments. We hold on to losers too long hoping they would break even, confuse luck with skill and allow hindsight to play tricks on our minds. Meir Statman wrote a column in the Wall Street Journal about these and other investment mistakes we make, why we make them and what, if anything, we can do about it.
- It is very common to hear claims that portfolios dropped 40% (or whatever number) in the bear market. Such claims ignore the reality that a few asset classes — notably bonds — performed their role in providing ballast to a portfolio, says Tacita Capital’s Michael Nairne (via Wealthy Boomer).
- Tax expert Tim Cestnick penned a couple of columns the drawbacks and opportunities of tying the knot from a tax perspective.
- The Star’s Ellen Roseman has tips for Canadian investors interested in Florida real estate.
- Larry MacDonald reports that policymakers are considering changes to money market funds that could make these funds less attractive to investors.
- Kathryn wrote a guest post on whether rewards points are worth the trouble.
- Michael James feels that the prevailing rules for estimating the maximum mortgage a homeowner can afford leave little margin for error.
- Preet is trying his hand at video blogging and is giving away a copy of Benjamin Graham on Investing (watch for my review next week).
- The Globe and Mail’s Chaya Cooperberg debates the costs and benefits of a nanny.
- The Dividend Guy featured a guest post on saving money on travel.
Have a great weekend everyone!
