How to manage stock market volatility: Why it’s actually a sign of a healthy system
Understanding that stocks can suddenly lose significant value is important before you invest, writes Peter Watson. Are you a nervous investor? There are many reasons that could be the case. U.S. tariffs have upset global trade, including with Canada. The U.S. has threatened our sovereignty and that of other countries. It also boasts about recent […]
The $0 rent hack: Is house-sitting the answer to the housing crisis?
House-sitting offers financial benefits that might help reduce the high cost of housing, writes Peter Watson. Owning or renting a house can be very expensive, so it is time to consider some creative options. One idea is to be a house-sitter. Many people go away for the winter and summer. They do not want to […]
Human Creativity is Our Advantage to Thrive with Artificial Intelligence
Human creativity is our advantage to succeed in the world with artificial intelligence, writes Peter Watson. The concern for many is if artificial intelligence will make humans obsolete. It sure feels that way for some people. We have smartphones and artificial intelligence. The tools we use in modern-day life are advancing at a very fast […]
Will stock values plummet if we have a recession?
Understanding how stock markets work and how they have performed during recent sessions can educate investors about the potential stock value outcomes if we have a recession, writes Peter Watson. Will stock values plummet if we have a recession? That is a major question for many investors who worry that the current trade war with […]
Do You Need Financial Therapy?
Talking to someone about how you feel about the current stock market volatility can be beneficial, writes Peter Watson. When the stock markets are volatile investors can get depressed, worried and fearful. Then the dreaded question: What should you do? Should you get out of the market by selling your investments even though they might […]
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. […]
The News Media Plays an Important Role in This Trump Era
More than ever, we need a strong news media, writes Peter Watson. President Donald Trump’s second term has gotten off to a rocky start. Canada, and all its component parts need to rise to the occasion to protect our economy, values and independence. The news media plays an important role. In any system, there must […]
One American is Trying to Defeat Us
We will fight to protect our country, writes Peter Watson. I made a prediction…and I was wrong. My thought was our increasing and dangerously high debt levels both federally and provincially would eventually be the cause of Canada’s demise. I was not sure when that would happen but did think it was inevitable. That would […]
How “the true North strong and free” will fend off an economic bully
Is Canada facing an economic bully? Peter Watson weighs in on the hot debate involving President Trump and his vision for Canada to be a 51st state. The country that shares our border is making repeated financially devastating gestures towards us. This has ignited a sudden rush of Canadian national pride. But that’s just the […]
Learn From Mistakes of Two Political Leaders When Preparing for Retirement
Learning from the mistakes of two political leaders can make us understand how important it is to plan for retirement, writes Peter Watson. Beware when planning for retirement. Life does not always evolve as you might have hoped. Key assumptions are made about when you will retire, and the cash flow needed to maintain your […]