Apologies in advance for those I may offend here. It’s not my intent to stir the pot and create animosity, but rather to take a hard look at the protests which are spreading globally, and offer a few humble suggestions. Unfortunately, today there exists a need for substantial change if we, as a society, are […]
It is during times of distress when I like to remind clients of the characteristics of great investors. Part of my job as an advisor is to keep people from jumping off the investment train when it is starting to look like it may have lost it’s brakes and is headed downhill. It is during […]
This is a quick post about how the world is changing but also about how people seem to rely on old ways of responding to technological change. It is strange but people seem to deal with technology just like they do equity investments. The majority wait until whatever they want is utilized (or owned in […]
There is a new type of insurance package available that is dramatically changing the insurance industry for the better. Getting insurance coverage done right has always been a challenging thing for almost everyone apart from the rich. Once you get a little older, coverage costs go up and unless you are willing to commit a […]
Here is a story that defies logic. Its about patents and grants, reputations and graft but mostly it is about human dignity taking a second place to profit. It’s not a new story, not really, as it goes back 40 years and to find out more all you have to do is follow the money! […]
It’s funny how the more global things become, the more local it is as well. This is especially true in the field of healthcare and over the next decade we will see astonishing changes which will see care change like it never has before. I’m a big fan of the Wayne Gretzky quote to “always […]
A recent study highlighted ten of the fastest growing fields for work in the future. Following up on this study we have 1. Sustainability Officer The “Green” movement is here to stay. It is going to change radically over the next few years as everyone including corporations find, research and implement eco-friendly polices. Learn […]
Ever wondered why you feel sick suddenly? Wondered what the cause was? Find the answers here. Whether it came upon you without warning or slowly built into a raging illness there is usually ways to minimize your risk of becoming ill. The unavoidable fact is that adults typically touch up to 30 items every minute […]
Its true. Many people win the lottery, or are lucky enough to inherit large sums. Now what? The first reaction is to pay off bills, share with family and give to charities. Even quit your job. Well, don’t quit your job quite yet. Here is a good rule of thumb. If your annual cost of […]
North America is world famous as a consumer society. In Canada and the USA we love to shop – just drive by any mall and it is easy to see that the bigger and flashier the center – the more people it attracts. For all intents and purposes shopping has become a social event. Restaurants, […]
