Bonds - My Own Advisor

Why would anyone own bonds now?

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Mark | 77 Comments

Why would anyone own bonds now? “Many investors have been saying for years that rates can only go up from here, rates can only go one direction, rates will eventually go up. Will they?” – My Own Advisor, September 2021.…

Weekend Reading – Housing market predictions

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Mark | 23 Comments

Weekend Reading – Housing market predictions Hey folks! Welcome to a new Weekend Reading edition about housing market predictions. Before we get into this week’s theme, here are some of my latest posts: Are you passive or active? Some say…

Weekend Reading – Rethinking the 4% rule edition

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Mark | 7 Comments

Weekend Reading – Rethinking the 4% rule edition Welcome to a new Weekend Reading post: my rethinking the 4% rule edition. It’s nice to be back publishing these posts (I was off last weekend on vacation). Before this Weekend Reading…

Weekend Reading – Debt clocks, tax tips and more

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Mark | 16 Comments

Weekend Reading – Debt clocks, tax tips and more Welcome to a new Weekend Reading edition: about debt clocks, tax tips and more. Before we get into some of my favourite finds from the personal finance and investing blogosphere this…

Weekend Reading – All-Weather Portfolio edition

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Mark | 17 Comments

Weekend Reading – All-Weather Portfolio edition Welcome to a new Weekend Reading edition: my All-Weather Portfolio edition. Before that deeper dive, here are some other recent editions and past popular articles below: I’ve suggested more stock market volatility is on the…

Weekend Reading – Inflation coming, how much Canadian, self-employed tax tips and more!

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Mark | 31 Comments

Weekend Reading – Inflation coming, how much Canadian, self-employed tax tips and more! Hey Readers, Welcome back to another Weekend Reading edition…highlighting some of my favourite articles from the week that was across the personal finance and investing blogosphere. Just…

Weekend Reading – RRSP tips, why bonds, 4% rules, best decisions, looking to buy stocks and more!

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Mark | 51 Comments

Weekend Reading – RRSP tips, why bonds, 4% rules, best decisions, looking to buy stocks and more! Hey Everyone! Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition, highlighting some of my favourite articles from the week that was across the personal…

Weekend Reading – Giveaways, why bother with bonds, why invest in international stocks and more #moneystuff

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Mark | 21 Comments

Weekend Reading – Giveaways, why bother with bonds, why invest in international stocks and more #moneystuff Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the week that was across the personal finance…

Rethinking this bond allocation should match your age formula

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Mark | 25 Comments

Rethinking this bond allocation should match your age formula David Swensen’s book Unconventional Success mentioned that investors should construct a portfolio with monies allocated to the core asset classes below, keeping a bias towards equities: 30% Domestic Equity (VTI) 15% Foreign…

Why now is probably the wrong time to shift your equities to bonds

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Mark | 23 Comments

Why now is probably the wrong time to shift your equities to bonds I get it. The stock market is nuts. What is an investor to do? Move away from equities to bonds? Not so fast. I think you should avoid…