Watson Investments is proud to celebrate our Managing Partner, Jennifer Watson, recipient of the Cogeco Business Leader Award presented by the Oakville Chamber of Commerce.

More Homeowners Could Face Mortgage Payment Defaults

Homeowners are encouraged to consider the risk of not being able to afford their future mortgage payments, writes Peter Watson. There are troubling signs that more people will be unable to make mortgage payments on their house. During the last quarter of 2024, there were 11,000 mortgage delinquencies in Ontario. That is almost 3 times […]

Better financial management is needed in Ontario

There is a level of hypocrisy on how our Ontario government implements financial management, writes Peter Watson. On a positive note, starting next year Ontario students must achieve 70 per cent on a financial literacy test as a requirement to graduate from high school. Education Minister Stephen Lecce said one of the skills taught will […]

Businesses are Failing

The cruel reality of owning a business is sometimes they fail, writes Peter Watson. There is financial hardship within the business community. Some businesses are closing their doors. We recently went on a shopping outing in a different community. The stores seemed surprisingly deserted. One business owner explained what we noticed. Business activity in their […]

Government Debt is a Risk for Canadians

Government debt is a financial risk that affects us all, writes Peter Watson. Will the mountain of federal and provincial debt cause Canada to go into a financial tailspin? Let’s consider the facts. The recent federal budget projected a deficit of $40 billion. This will add to our debt which is already over $1 trillion. […]

April Showers Bring May Flowers

A comparison between how flowers grow and investing, writes Peter Watson. Today we are going to look at investing through the eyes of Mother Nature. Humans often rate the weather as good or bad. Sun is good. Rain is bad. The same rating system can be applied to investing. Stock market increases are good but […]

Disappointing Federal Budget

The federal budget was disappointing, writes Peter Watson. This federal budget was a missed opportunity. But first we will start with a positive. The budget contained many strategies designed to build more housing units. These ideas were publicized in previous weeks. Affordable housing is an issue for Canadians and a political requirement if the Liberal […]

The Shock of Higher Mortgage Payments Could be Just Around the Corner

Most homeowners face higher mortgage payments in the next two years, writes Peter Watson. Last year many homeowners escaped the burden of rising interest rates pushing their mortgage payments higher. That will soon change. Interest rate increases do not immediately affect all existing mortgages. For example, if you have a five-year mortgage at three per […]

2024 Stock Market Could be Volatile

US political uncertainty plus two wars could result in a volatile stock market this year, writes Peter Watson. There are many reasons why 2024 could have a very volatile stock market. Stock market volatility can be caused because investors are nervous. And there are several things this year that can make us nervous. The wildcard […]

The Worst Financial Event of 2023

It’s time to consider how the Bank of Canada (BOC) accomplishes its mandate, writes Peter Watson. According to its website, its main role is “to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada.” That is a very important task and I strongly agree with its mandate. The problem is the way this policy is implemented. […]

Longevity is a Financial Risk

Running out of money during retirement is a possibility, writes Peter Watson. Planning your finances for later years often focuses on reaching retirement: work hard for decades for your golden years. Most attention is on earning an income and paying the bills. Managing ongoing living expenses is important. But it is only a start. Reaching […]