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How to Get Your Kids to Invest? [Podcast]

As parents, we sometimes prevent our kids from good teaching by doing things for them! However, one of the best gifts is to empower them and give them the conviction that they can succeed on their own. Today, Mike shares the process he used to get his children to invest, the youngest being only 10 years old! This episode is a step-by-step guide to keep things simple and focus on the end result: a great financial future for the next generation. You'll Learn What was the financial situation …

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How to Set the Right Benchmark [Podcast]

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When investing, what do you compare your results with? Why is it even important to do so? Today, we'll discuss benchmarks, and most importantly, how to set the right one for your goals! You'll Learn The pros and cons of having a benchmark. How using a benchmark helps you understand your investment strategy better. What should you do if you don't beat your benchmark? Is it possible to invest without comparing your results? Which benchmark to choose? Should you combine your US …

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How to Start Investing – Easy Steps to Grow A Solid Portfolio [Podcast Series]

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Buying the first stock is fun, but then what? How to save more money? How to select new positions? Throughout the entire process, you must also keep an eye on the forest, not just focus on the tree. Here are the easy steps to grow a solid portfolio! This episode is part III of a three-part series. Listen to 4 Strategies that Work here and to Select the Right Brokerage Account here. You'll Learn How to save money for investing in an efficient way. The pros and cons of using …

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How to Start Investing – 4 Strategies That Work [Podcast Series]

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We all want the retirement of our dreams. But starting to invest could be intimidating. If you don't know how to do it, this small series of three episodes should be your first stop. Today, we begin with 4 Strategies that Work to Start Investing. What's in it for you? Advisors, Robo-Advisors, ETFs, Stock Picking, and a few more tips down the way! You'll Learn The pros and cons of working with an advisor and how to find a good one. How do robo-advisors work and why should investors …

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How to Beat the Market, and Is It Relevant? [Podcast]

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Subscribe: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts Investment returns stories are like fishing or golfing stories... You remember your best shots but you forget the worst ones. Is it really possible to beat the market with dividend growth investing? Today, we'll discuss why and how dividend growers tend to outperform ETFs and the overall market. And, is it relevant to beat the market? You'll Learn Why do we often compare dividend growth stocks with ETFs? How can DIY investors …

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Fire Questions Session: Selling Apple, Canadian Banks Earnings, Utilities Going Down and Much More! [Podcast]

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Subscribe: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts Just like hiking, investing is much funnier with a buddy by your side to help you stay the course. Today, we use Mike's hiking buddy talent to answer the most frequently asked questions investors have. Selling stocks at a loss? Protection against inflation? Another tech bubble ahead? DRIPs? Using stop sells? These are all questions answered... and much more! You'll Learn Mike's thoughts on Canadian Banks' most recent earnings. Why …

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