Could a motorhome be your solution to rising housing costs? Discover the possibilities
“Going mobile” just took on a whole new meaning as more and more people are utilizing mobile homes to live in and get around, writes Peter Watson. The cost of housing has risen, so we have a question: Would you consider moving into a mobile home? That’s right, a house trailer. Affordability will likely be […]
Kick-start 2026: Here’s how to establish a reliable retirement savings plan for your future
Starting a savings plan early can help you achieve your financial goals, writes Peter Watson. We have a New Year’s resolution for you. Hopefully, it will help you achieve your lifelong financial goals. It starts with planning how you will earn income for the rest of your life, and it comes in two stages. During […]
Money matters, but what truly fuels your life? Here’s how money supports your priorities
The role of money is to support your priorities in life, writes Peter Watson. Money, money, money. We spend a lot of time thinking about the almighty dollar. There are many things more important than the size of your bank account. At this time of year, it’s a good time to reflect on what is […]
Investing can feel like an emotional roller-coaster, but great gains take time and patience
Long-term investors are advised not to try and time the market, writes Peter Watson. There are many reasons why you might attempt to time the stock market. But beware: timing the market can be a costly mistake. You might decide to sell your investment because of the negative research you have read or done on […]
Knowledge is a Key to Investing Success
Using what is known about investing should lead to better investment results, writes Peter Watson. Some of the keys to successful investing were discussed during a summertime interview on Bloomberg with David Booth, Co-founder, and Chairman of Dimensional Fund Advisors. I will give the key comments of the interview and then provide information to support […]
Why it’s important to have a financial plan when times are tough
The key to overcoming financial challenges is to have a written financial plan, writes Peter Watson. There are reasons why many people feel uneasy about retirement. This can apply to those who are currently retired and those who worry that they should be financially self-sufficient when their time comes to retire. We should start by […]
Financial Concerns are Growing for Many Canadians
Economic uncertainty is a reality, so this is a good time to reevaluate your personal finances, writes Peter Watson. There are early warning symptoms that more Canadian borrowers are starting to struggle with their finances. It’s a combination of increased difficulty keeping up with mortgage and credit card payments. Plus, we are living in a […]
Tough Times Ahead for Homeowners
Homeowners face significant financial risks magnified by US tariffs, writes Peter Watson. The immediate financial risk facing many families is their home. For the last half century homeownership was the best investment many families made. Most often house prices appreciated and when they did not that unpleasant time was short-lived. It is no secret that […]
Investor Behavior Risk Can Be Costly
Investor behavior can be more of a risk than investing in stocks, writes Peter Watson. There are two types of investment risk and the one that is based on investor behavior can often be the costliest. The timing of this article is Influenced by President Donald Trump introducing tariffs that caused significant stock market volatility. […]
Why investors should proceed with caution
Investors beware, this year will have many challenges, writes Peter Watson. The year is off to a rocky start. We have many challenges, and it is recommended that investors proceed with caution. President Donald is demanding trading partners, including Canada, pay a costly tariff to sell goods in the United States. Also, he has consistently […]