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My parents are more stressed now than ever before as a result of the combination of healthcare costs and income squeezes. The threat of bankruptcy for them is a big one, as is foreclosure on their family home. This has inspired me to write this article (guide) for seniors on how to deal with the financial stress in their lives. I hope you find useful.

An unelected, unaccountable group of central bankers has far more power over our economy than anyone else does but, with the election of Donald Trump as President, we now have an opportunity to get free from this insidious system because, if he truly wants to fix the economy then shutting down the Federal Reserve would be the thing to do. It would take someone very bold to make such a move so it begs the question, "Is he up to the task?"

U.S. bank stocks have seen their share values rise since the November 8th election which could also impact the stock price performances of financial institutions north of the border, such as Royal Bank of Canada. Here’s why the banking sector could benefit big time under a Donald Trump Presidency.

Many people assumed that with Donald Trump winning the election that gold would rocket beyond $1400 yet gold has actually DROPPED since the election. With gold experts and analysts scratching their heads, we offer our opinion on what is going on with gold and how gold investors should position themselves moving forward.

In the aftermath of last Tuesday's election results one investment theme has dominated: reflation. Specifically, this suggests that after several years of fiscal austerity and several decades of declining inflation, these trends are on the cusp of reversing. If so, what does this mean for markets?

The world of taxation at the personal and corporate level is about to go through a radical overhaul. For the most part, in my view, the forthcoming changes will be positive. With a Republican House and Senate, Mr. Trump has a good shot at having a good number of his tax reforms enacted.

The potential for greater bond market volatility ahead associated with central bank policy uncertainties, and paltry expected returns, should make investors wanting to own government bonds for their perceived "safe" value think twice.

You might have heard people claiming that they'd flee to Canada if Trump — or Clinton — won (maybe you've even said so yourself) but you might be surprised to learn that life can get costly over the border. Here is a quick look at what you would pay were you to flee to our neighbors to the north.

It is important to ask the right questions and do your own due diligence before selecting an advisor or participating in an investment. This article presents 10 basic steps all investors can take as well as certain indicators that should serve as red flag warning signs of the potential for trouble down the road.

Given what the charts below show it’s all-but-certain that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in December.