Global wealth will be totally decimated in the next 4-8 years. It doesn’t matter if you are very rich or “just own a house” with some equity left. Most of it will come down in value by 75-95% in the next few years as the debt and asset bubbles implode.
Read More »Will We See Another September 18th 2008 Style Banking Collapse? A Retrospective (+3K Views)
the US Government is on a trajectory to default on their obligations, and the same can realistically be said for the UK and Japan. The answer put forward by the US, UK and Japanese governments? Quantitative Easing and 0% interest rates. Have they learned nothing from the past decade?! Words: 2355
Read More »How to Save Money During Retirement (+3K Views)
Retirement years can be plagued by financial uncertainty what with not having a steady paycheck coming in. Fortunately, common sense money saving opportunities as presented in this article furnish relief for seniors.
Read More »Almost Anyone Can Afford to Retire in Mexico – Here’s Why (+3K Views)
Only 4% of Americans who start working at age 25 are expected to have saved enough for retirement at age 65 yet, while this number may seem surprisingly low, retiring doesn't have to be as expensive as you may think. One easy way to do this: retire abroad. For many Americans, Mexico is a top choice. It's not only geographically close, it's also very affordable...
Read More »Saving For Retirement Today Will Compound Your Returns Tomorrow (+3K Views)
When should you start saving for retirement? Financial advisors say it is never too early to drop a chunk of your monthly paycheck into a retirement account – and ideally in your 20s when you start earning a steady paycheck. The compounding effect of money can be very powerful especially over a long period
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Read More »Canada is a Great Place to Retire – Here’s Why (+4K Views)
While [Green Valley] Arizona, [Naples] Florida, [Ajijic - Mexico or Mendoza - Argentina,] or some hidden island in a foreign land, might seem like the dream place to live out the end of one’s life, it turns out that Canadians just might be better off at home [and Americans and others should seriously consider emigrating to Canada sooner than later]. Here is a brief summary of the reasons why. Words: 842
Read More »Which Countries Have the Most Debt? Here’s a Ranking (+3K Views)
Even if all federal tax revenue was applied to pay down U.S. sovereign debt, it would take 10 years (not including any interest) to do so! This infographic shows how other countries like Canada, UK, Australia and Germany, among others, rank in comparison.es like Canada, UK, Australia and Germany, among others, rank in comparison.
Read More »15 Criteria for Choosing the Ideal Investment Advisor (4K Views)
An investment advisor friend of mine recently asked me to summarize for him the criteria I would use if I were looking to identify an investment advisor to work with and I came up with 15 characteristics I would look for in what for me would be an 'ideal investment advisor' which I would like to share with you. Words: 679
Read More »6 Arguments For Maxing Out Your 401(k) Contribution (+3K Views)
Maxing out your 401(k) is often the best way to accumulate a healthy sum for retirement, and there are great tax benefits as well...Consider these 6 arguments.
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