Investing

Do Women Invest Differently Than Men?

Although many studies have attempted to answer this question, I have come across no conclusive evidence that the genders invest differently, at least in...

Pot Luck: Women in Cannabis

With legalization around the corner, the cannabis sector is growing and evolving at light speed — and while there are currently only a handful...

Pot of Gold? Cannabis Investing 101

Whether you’re interested in the sector for its recent returns, long-term prospects or just because you support legalization from a social perspective, cannabis is...

When a Small is a Tall: Finding Value in Small Caps

Step off Pilates, powerlifting is the new fitness trend du jour. It’s part of the social wave for women to be athletic and strong,...

Bonded—Getting a Fix on “Fixed Income”

Most investors believe that owning bonds— also called fixed income securities, bond funds or exchange traded funds/ETFs—always de-risks an investment portfolio. But this is...

Five Ways to Control Impulsive Investing

We all make mistakes with money. Usually, it’s overspending on an item—only to find it on sale somewhere else, grrrr. Or spending on the...

Risky Business—What’s Your True Comfort Zone?

The biggest problem with the investment industry is sometimes we need a special dictionary to understand what’s really being discussed. Take the word “risk”,...

Good Value Hunting

It’s said that to be a successful investor you need to possess two things: the right process and the right temperament. Let’s tackle temperament...

Investing 101

Getting started with in investing can be intimidating. One solution is to start small and scale up as you gain experience and confidence.   Gimme Shelter:...