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September 4, 2010 Market Outlook
06 September 2010 6:00 AM | No CommentsInterest rates have remained essentially unchanged over the past week. Economic indicators are appearing weaker than previously, so the likelihood of the Bank of Canada raising rates is much lower. Bonds have fallen back while stocks have surged ahead. Bonds are at the same level...
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Canfor Pulp CFX.UN
03 September 2010 6:00 AM | No CommentsThe Facts (as of August 25, 2010) Unit price: $13.85. Book value per unit: $15.35. Market cap: $492 million (medium). Distribution: $0.20 per month or $2.40 per year. Yield: 17.3%. P/E: 9.2x. Debt/equity ratio: 0.21. Payout ratio: 67%. The Story Artis REIT is focused on...
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Investment Risk
01 September 2010 6:00 AM | 1 CommentOver the next few weeks, I’m going to write about robustness. This is an idea that addresses risk in any type of planning. I have found that risk is particularly poorly addressed in market-related thinking. Investment plans discuss risk, but fail to control it. Particularly...
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Archive for June, 2009
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Good habits
Posted on June 18, 2009 | No CommentsThe first station is cash management. This creates the foundation for your finances by clarifying your starting point. You will discover how much you earn, how much you spend and how much is available for savings and debt repayment. Knowing this will help you avoid cash crunches, be prepared for the future and have an idea of the timeline for reaching your goals. Later, you may decide to make changes to your earning or spending in order to achieve your goals. The first step, however, is being clear about your present situation. -
Qi Gong — Low Impact Chinese Exercise
Posted on June 15, 2009 | No CommentsQi Gong is a form of exercise practiced primarily by the Chinese. Meaning "energy work", it is simple to do and requires no equipment and little training. It can be done anytime, anywhere. Anecdotal evidence points to health benefits, but even if science doesn't prove or disprove these claims, it beats sitting, doing nothing. I have included instructions and a video from the TaiZhong Cultural Center. -
Having a great life
Posted on June 10, 2009 | No CommentsMoney doesn't make people happy. It is only a means to an end. If you don't know what you want out of life, having money won't give you the answers. But when you use your money in ways that have meaning for you, then your life becomes meaningful. -
Recurring steps
Posted on June 3, 2009 | No CommentsThe time that you need to spend to keep your finances on track is minimal, but it needs to be regular. Spending an hour or two every month will help you develop good habits and progress toward your goals. Spending a couple hours a month on your finances can save you many hours of worry. You need to regularly make sure your cash flow hasn't changed and assess your progress toward your goals. Less frequently, you can evaluate opportunities that arise based on interest rate and market movements.