Monthly Archives: December 2013

2013 tough year for emerging markets

If only the world economy and portfolio returns were based solely on Canadian financials and the S&P 500 this year. Unfortunately, the global economy is not cooperating with QE magic, neither are emerging markets or real economy sectors like materials, … Continue reading

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Big money means even bigger room for errors

78% of NFL player, 60% of NBA players go bankrupt within 5 years of retirement. The reasons are typical human behavior: sudden big wealth is overspent, wasted and mismanaged by the players themselves and their spouses, and by the self-focused … Continue reading

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College Presidents’ pay soars along with tuition and student debt

The extractive mentality is booming in college executives. Presidents of U.S. colleges and universities fundraise with donors, preside over graduation ceremonies and provide his or her university with long-range strategic vision. They are also paid handsomely for their work. Forty-two … Continue reading

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