Are The High Fees Worth It?
Online investing platforms have lowered the costs for Canadians who want to manage their own investments. Whether it’s a robo-advisor ...
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Negotiations or Excuses
I’m not a diplomat or even very good at hiding my emotions, but the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting today deserves one of ...
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Retirement Stress? Benefits of Yoga for Relaxation
If you’re feeling stressed about your retirement, or any other challenge in your life, try yoga for stress relief. It’s ...
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Defined Benefit Transfer values reach new high
Defined benefit transfer values hit a new high in November as a result of rising inflation and falling gilt yields. ...
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I Drive in Ecuador
What is it like to drive in Ecuador, where two-thirds of its motorists purchased their permits from a friend? Let’s ...
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How to Be an Ethical Reader // The Economics of Books and Libraries – Our Next Life by Tanja Hester, author of Work Optional and Wallet Activism
I often get questions about the economics of book publishing, and about the best ways to support authors. At the ...
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Stock Market Corrections, Crashes, and Bear & Secular Bear Markets: The Differences and How to Handle for Long Term Financial Health
Stock market corrections, crashes, bear markets and even secular bear markets are a reality of long term investing. They have ...
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Why “unretirement” may be the fate of so many Canadians
The tariff war instigated by U.S. President Donald Trump won’t improve the situation. Earlier this month, Bloom surveyed a small ...
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How to Travel with a Toddler
FIRECracker is a world-travelling early retiree. She used to live in one of the most expensive cities in Canada, but ...
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Bill Perkins – Memory Dividends, Time Buckets, and Maximizing Net Fulfillment
I disagree with Bill on the price of long-term care insurance. Bill is so dismissive and wrong on this topic. ...
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