Quotes of the Day

The 'Rule of 20' (developed by the Canadian office of Russell Investments) is a simplified method that gives you a very rough and rather conservative estimate of the size of nest egg you might require. First, estimate the amount by which your annual retirement costs will exceed your assured source of income like CPP, OAS, employer pensions, annuities, any significant sources of cash such as an inheritance or home downsizing, etc. (your 'Retirement Gap'). Multiplying your Retirement Gap by 20 gives you rough approximation of your required nest egg. [2018] - Larry Bates

To get some clues as to whether a trend could be reversing, you should scrutinise the price charts, and look out for certain reversal chart patterns that tend to serve as harbingers of a trend change. Examples of such patterns include the head-and-shoulders, double top/bottom, triple top/bottom and so on. If you do spot these formations in your charts especially in the daily or weekly chart, there is a high chance that a reversal may be in the works, and that you should get ready for trading a breakout. [2007] - Grace Cheng

While bonds are clearly less volatile than stocks, they can still lose value during periods of rising interest rates. That's why conservative investors also look to savings accents and GICs for safety. It's true you won't lose your principal with these investments, but even they're not without risk. The silent killers of all investment returns are inflation and taxes, which can reduce the real return on "safe" investments to zero, or even turn them negative. [2021] - Dan Bortolotti

Try to integrate the person you're dating into your family's social life can prove challenging. When you're ready to introduce your date to your family, it is your responsibility to smooth they way. Family matters can increase the complexity of the relationship between men and women of any age. If you prepare for problems, you're one step ahead. Be ready for difficulty but notice the rewards as well. [2005] - Sharon Romm

As long as you switch from one tax-sheltered account of the same type (as in RRSP to RRSP, and TFSA to TFSA) there will be no tax consequences. You just carry on. If you switch out of a regular, non-sheltered account and sell assets (like mutual funds) to reinvest in new assets (like index ETFs) there may be tax consequences. [2018] - Larry Bates