In my short investment journey, I have read books, articles, and blog posts about the merits of index funds. “Invest in index funds”, they say, “and stop wasting your money on management fees!” Are the authors really telling the truth? Passive investing The idea behind an index fund is simple enough: all it does is… [Read More]
Should I Go with a Fixed or Variable Rate Mortgage?
As some of you might know, we recently made the decision to purchase a condominium. As the unit is still under construction, we won’t be able to move in until sometime in January. The long period of delivery posed a problem when attempting to get a mortgage approval from traditional places such as ING Direct,… [Read More]
The Art of Negotiation: Remembering the Little Things
Today’s post is brought to you by Amo Tango, our new guest writer at Invest It Wisely. She will be stopping in every now and then with her personal life experiences and wise advice. We welcome her to the site and look forward to reading more about her adventures! I think most people in this… [Read More]
How to Use Fear to Manipulate People
What is fear? Why do we experience fear, and how does it affect us? Well, fear is quite simply one of the most basic and primal emotions that we are capable of experiencing. Most animals share this emotion with us, from mice to men. Fear is the drive that takes us away from danger, and… [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]




