- In an op-ed piece in the New York Times, Warren Buffett worries about the threat of inflation and the purchasing power of the greenback due to the printing presses working overtime in Washington. Foreign investors will worry about the implications of buying into US-based stocks denominated in a potentially depreciating currency.
- Jeff Matthews, who writes the fantastic I am Not Making This Up blog, points out that companies vigorously repurchase their own shares at higher prices and suspend their share repurchase programs when prices are lower. How does that qualify as “returning value to shareholders”?
- CARP has a simple motto: Just give us more! Jon Chevreau blogged about CARP’s latest multi-part proposal for pension “reform”. Michael James points out that math doesn’t seem to play a big role in CARP’s proposal for a new and improved OAS and GIS.
- In a recent issue, Maclean’s magazine laid out the case against having kids. Canadian Financial DIY wonders who will pay for our healthcare and pensions when we are old if too many of us decide not to have kids. Canadian Money Forum members also discussed the article here.
- Million Dollar Journey says why stop with double leverage ETFs? Now you can gamble your money away with triple leverage ETFs.
- With three young children at home, it is a rare treat for us to go to the movies. Preet shows how you can save money by becoming a mystery shopper.
- Canadian Financial Stuff cautions that automatically renewing your anti-virus software is an expensive proposition.
- Emerging markets are not exotic enough these days. The Intelligent Speculator reports on investment opportunities in 28 countries classified as “frontier” markets.
- Scotia Bank announced this week that it has begun selling life, health, auto and home insurance. Thicken My Wallet analyses whether banks selling insurance is a good thing for the consumer, the shareholder and the economy.
- Mr. Cheap warns investors not to confuse ex ante expectations with ex post results.
