So now that you are all hot and bothered about getting an investment loan (aka leverage), let me take you down a notch! (Trust me, it's for your own good...) :) Okay, so let's now say that Greg, who …
Leverage Part 1: What is Leverage?
Leverage: Think of it as using "other people's money" to make money more quickly. Probably another topic that is best explained with an example. Greg has $1,000 a year to invest for 10 years. …
What is a GIC?
GIC: Guaranteed Investment Certificate. In the US these are known as CD's (Certificate of Deposit). This is pretty much as safe as you can get when it comes to investing. You buy a GIC at an …
Use our strong dollar to save on online purchases…
Our dollar has been hovering around $0.95 USD. So to figure out how much you pay for something that is listed in US funds, just divide the US price by 0.95. Now you have how much you will pay in …
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What is "Diversification"? There is more to it than you might think!
Diversification basically means not putting all your eggs in one basket. If you hold only one stock and that company went bankrupt, then you would have lost all your money. If you hold two stocks and …
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Interest: Think of it as "rent"
I don't think many people explain it this way, but it is probably the best analogy I've heard. Rent is paying for the "use" of something: like renting a movie, an apartment or house or a car. You …