Has anyone noticed the movements of gold, silver, etc… lately? As I write this, gold is almost at $1250. The gold price, silver prices, and the platinum price have all been going through the roof. Sovereign debt risk is the current topic of interest, and there is a tug of war going on between the… [Read More]
Why Should I Buy a Used Car?
When I first started driving, I drove a real beater car; one of those 80s American cars. The power steering didn’t work too well, the passenger side floor had a hole in it, and the head gasket blew after only a few months of driving. After repairing that, one of the pistons melted, and after… [Read More]
“When It’s Raining Gold… Reach for a Bucket”
… Or so a very famous investor once said. For anyone who’s been following the recent market turmoil, last week presented a great buying opportunity. Beating the Index has a great post up on why the market was in turmoil and what he sees ahead. It turns out that Chicken Little was wrong yet again,… [Read More]
Becoming a Rich Man (or Woman)
Today, it is time to wrap up my review of “The Richest Man in Babylon” (Amazon affiliate link to the revised edition). Previously, I talked about getting started on the path to wealth, and seven wealth building strategies which will help you out on that path. The lessons taught in these posts are expounded in… [Read More]
Have a Lump Sum? Should You Pay Off the Mortgage Faster or Invest It Instead?
I have recently been considering buying a property (yes, even with the still-high real estate prices up north) since I have been renting for many years now and our rent is quite expensive, and no need to risk losing money and having to borrow or get online payday loans. We have managed to save enough… [Read More]




