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There is no perfect personal finance plan

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Mark | 29 Comments

There is no perfect personal finance plan We have a world in crisis – economies are collapsing. Healthcare systems are fighting a viral war. COVID-19 is taking over our every action. The financial pros will tell you “this time it’s…

Why you need to stay invested

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Mark | 39 Comments

Why you need to stay invested Over many years of running this blog, there always seems to be a few times per year when I get questions like these: When do you think it’s a good time to invest, Mark?…

How to prepare for a market meltdown

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Mark | 45 Comments

How to prepare for a market meltdown The mere thought of a stock market crash gets many investors riled up. Maybe it shouldn’t, but don’t blame yourself or others. That’s simply our lizard or caveman brains hard at work. The…

Cut the crap – smarter saving and investing is here

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Mark | 44 Comments

Cut the crap – smarter saving and investing is here Yes, bold blogpost title. Just maybe though – you don’t need any more money advice?? I mean, that could be true. I’ve read dozens of personal finance books over the…

Mind your investing behaviour gaps for investing success

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Mark | 19 Comments

Mind your investing behaviour gaps for investing success Understand your risk. Have a plan. Develop a routine to achieve your plan. Boring works. When it comes to investing enemies, boring works because there are few bigger enemies when it comes…

It’s not too late – to invest like a pro this year

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Mark | 20 Comments

It’s not too late – to invest like a pro this year Bad behaviour gets in the way of the best laid plans. Time evaporates on all of us. You also certainly don’t know what you don’t know. Just know…

It’s never too late – 6 simple ways to get your financial act together

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Mark | 16 Comments

It’s never too late – 6 simple ways to get your financial act together Long time readers of this blog know that we try and do a few things really well when it comes to money management (instead of trying…

How to become a better investor (in 5 easy steps)

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Mark | 14 Comments

How to become a better investor (in 5 easy steps) This blog draws inspiration from a variety of sources. For example, we all know we need to save early, save often; keep saving for investing purposes and then stay invested…

Copycat investing – get wealthy eventually or get poor trying

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Mark | 12 Comments

Copycat investing Does copycat investing work? It could! Then again maybe not. For today’s post let’s consider how copycat investing could play out for you and me. Thesis The essence is rather simple. Call it ‘coattail investing’ or any derivative…

This boring money advice never goes out of style

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Mark | 17 Comments

This boring money advice never goes out of style I’ve read countless personal finance and investing books and articles. I’m sure I’ll read many more. Most books and articles all say similar things just differently – maybe you don’t need…