- In Stocks for the Long Run, Jeremy Siegel looks at US stock market history going back to 1802. Jason Zweig questions the validity of stock market data from the 1800s.
- Investors frequently confuse economic growth with stock market returns. William Bernstein argues that the two don’t always move in sync. Even if it, stock market prospects may be baked into prices already.
- Dan Bortolotti writes in FP Magazine that even though the job market is dismal these days, demographic trends indicate that a massive labour shortage is looming. Kevin Press, who writes the Today’s Economy Blog also notes that HR departments are developing plans to gain a edge in the coming war for talent.
- Investors are questioning the value of international diversification after markets around the world fell sharply at the same time. Larry Swedroe shows that diversification still works over the long run but there is no guarantee that it will work every year.
- Canadian Money Forum members share ideas on how they saved big dollars on their weddings.
- Million Dollar Journey featured guest posts on making your own wine.
- Steadyhand’s Tom Bradley outlines the five lessons investors have learned from the recession all over again.
- Psst! Are you curious to know how much your co-workers are making? Preet finds out that Glassdoor.com does just that.
- Now that the 1% RBC Direct Investing bonus has been credited, Four Pillars wonders if he should switch to Questrade. Personally, I’m hoping another brokerage would offer 1% to move my accounts to them!
- Canadian Financial Stuff reviewed and liked 75 Ways to Save Gas.
- Michael James paid extra attention to a new credit card agreement mailed out to him and wonders if it contains a liability loophole if the card is compromised.
- Larry MacDonald finds out that data found on iShares websites on its ETFs are not always what they appear to be.
Media hat tips: David Berman, who writes the Globe Investor Market Blog, cited this post in The trouble with ETFs. Rob Carrick listed this blog among his favourites on BNN. Thanks guys.
Have a great weekend everyone!
