The Stock Market-A Form of Democracy
The stock market is a form of democracy. Everyone gets a vote to decide the value given to a stock. A popular question among investors is what determines the value of the stock. The simple answer is you and other market participants. Every time a stock is traded, the buyer and seller independently agree on […]
The US Election Drove Me Nuts
The prolonged US presidential election was saturated with lies and allegations. It highlighted the need for all of us to become critical thinkers so we can decipher between fact and fiction, writes Peter Watson. The US election was an extended period of miss information and fake news allegations. It seemed to be the one news topic everyone […]
Monthly Payments can be a Financial Sink Hole
Accumulating too many monthly payment plans can sabotage your financial well-being, writes Peter Wastson. Things you purchase are often priced in a manner that is too good to resist. That is a significant financial risk. Buying a car is a perfect example. Assume you are in the market and find a car you like, and […]
COVID-19 Chaos Disconnected from Stock Market Performance
This year has been the most confusing time that many investors have experienced during their lifetime, writes Peter Watson. S&P 500 Index performance in 2020 seems disconnected to the damaging impact COVID-19 has had on the economy. Early in the year COVID-19 spread around the globe, accelerating change in many areas of the world economy. […]
Debt levels are dangerously high and is a risk for us all
Deferred costs, such as mortgage payments and billions of federal support, have camouflaged our financial weakness and the dangers of staggering amounts of debt, writes Peter Watson. Debt is good and debt can be dangerously bad. That is an issue that affects us all. The magic of debt can be every consumers’ dream. Without any […]
Will the US Election Affect Stock Values?
Fama/French Total US Market Research Index 1929 to 2020 shows the increasing value of US stocks. The political party of the President has not been a significant influence on stock market performance. Will the US election outcome affect the value of your US stocks? This is a question that investors are asking these days as […]
Speech From The Throne: Our Path Forward
The Speech from the Throne outlined the federal government’s plan to deal with COVID-19 and the financial support it intends to offer Canadians, writes Peter Watson. Last week, the Liberals gave Canadians the equivalent of a Business Plan. The Speech from the Throne provided a strategic direction for the government. The main objective is COVID-19 […]
Change happens, so plan ahead
The natural forces of capitalism mean that some companies will prosper, and others will fail, writes Peter Watson. Workers are encouraged to think proactively at ways that make your future more secure against possible job loss. Capitalism can be cruel. In the search of profit, companies are competing vigorously with each other. Firms attempt to […]
Office work in the future has changed forever
Covid-19 has changed the lives of millions of Canadians who work in an office, writes Peter Watson. After suddenly being sent home to work remotely, people are now realizing they are far more efficient at their job. They are spending far less money commuting and they are more available for home duties, particularly with young […]
Covid-19 Provides an Opportunity for Fraudsters to Steal
Canadians are trusting, and that makes us easy to steal from, writes Peter Watson. Earlier this year the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police issued a joint warning about fraudulent investment opportunities related to the coronavirus. Both organizations had heard that some Ontario investors have been offered investment products or services […]