It has been an interesting week; it turns out that Europe is being punished for their profligacy in dealing with Greece.
Read more…When the Gods Punish the Profligate
A Little Capital Philosophy
Today, me and the girlfriend went for a nice bike ride to take advantage of the gradually improving weather and get some exercise! Ok, I’ll admit that the weather actually wasn’t that great; it was a little chilly, but it still felt good to get out there and move about. Some of my recent posts… [Read More]
Read more…Getting Started on the Path to Wealth
In this world, some of us are rich, some of us not so rich. Some of us are lucky enough to be born into wealth, but most of us have to work for it. However, even if you are not currently wealthy, it is always possible for you to get started on the road to… [Read More]
Read more…Gold as an Investment: Performance over Time
Last week, I introduced gold and talked about the allure of this precious metal. Due to gold’s spectacular rise in recent years, interest in the yellow metal has been increasing. Ever since the 2008 financial crisis and the subsequent efforts of governments to stimulate their economies, people have been increasingly taking a hard look at… [Read More]
Read more…Canadian Dollar and US Dollar at Parity, Once Again
The Canadian Dollar and the US Dollar are at par, once again! The last time this happened was back in September 2007, and the time before that was in November 1976. Great… I’m Canadian! So now what can I do? Well, if you don’t live far from the U.S. border, now might be a good… [Read More]
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