From Don's Desk
economy
Investors become more cautious – but for how long?
Market News
Apr 05 2010
The global financial crisis and continued economic uncertainty have clearly spooked a lot of investors and reduced their tolerance for risk. By one estimate, $90 billion that would otherwise be in stocks and mutual funds in Canada has been shifted to safe but typically very low-return investments like savings accounts and GICs.
Preparing for the Double Dip: Lessons From the Last Crash
Market News
Feb 16 2010
Creating a foolproof strategy to manage our hard-earned wealth is something even the savviest investor has grappled with in recent years. As signs of a stalling economy continue to mount, many of us wish we had access to a crystal ball instead of slumping investment statements...
Are your expectations inflated or on target?
Market News
Dec 01 2009
Although it’s happening slowly at the moment, inflation is still a day-to-day reality. It’s also an important consideration from an investment standpoint, since it both influences returns and sets an important benchmark for them...
Keeping Up A Foreclosure Free Track Record
ACIC's Strategy
Apr 02 2009
"Foreclosure" is probably the most ominous word when discussing real estate ownership and investment. And it's been tossed around a lot in the news in recent weeks…
Inflation Concerns Generate Real Estate Recommendations
ACIC's Strategy
Aug 01 2008
It only takes a trip to the corner gas station or grocery store to confirm that a lot of the things we rely on every day are getting more expensive. Energy prices are the biggest single culprit, and the impacts are quickly spreading throughout the economy. This may mean that, for the first time in quite awhile, inflation will need to be figured more prominently into financial planning. It’s certainly already become a much bigger preoccupation for banks and other institutional players...
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