- Variable Rate GICs are all the rage these days. These GICs seem to promise high returns at no risk. But do they really? The Globe and Mail’s John Heinzl takes a look at the BMO Blue Chip GIC and concludes that it is a safe investment – for the bank.
- Meir Statman, author of What Investors Really Want, lists the top ten cognitive errors and emotions that play havoc with our investments. Michael James said the article hits the ball out of the park.
- Jim Otar is generously offering free downloads of his excellent book Unveiling the Retirement Myth.
- Kevin Press who writes the Today’s Economy Blog talks to a money manager about the value of taking a long-term view, setting realistic expectations and the importance of having a substantial rainy day stash.
- Mike Holman speculates why most TFSAs hold safe investments such as GICs and high-interest savings accounts.
- Million Dollar Journey is celebrating his 4th anniversary of the blog with some very cool giveaways.
- Canadian Money Forum members are debating the importance of having a will.
- In an article in Canadian Business, Larry MacDonald writes about the ins and outs of RESPs.
- Interested in investing in real estate but have no appetite to become a landlord? Invest in the Markets says that Real Estate Investment Trusts are just the ticket.
- Preet Banerjee explains portfolio insurance products and the role they can play in some portfolios in his Globe and Mail column.
