Our 3-year market hangover
Even after a dramatic recovery, the 2008–09 financial crisis has left its mark on investors. A behavioral finance expert explains why.

Even after a dramatic recovery, the 2008–09 financial crisis has left its mark on investors. A behavioral finance expert explains why.
Economic uncertainty abounds in our southern neighbour
Rumours of recession 2.0 have been greatly exaggerated.
Canadians are feeling good about our quick post-recession recovery. Maybe too good.

Stocks are overpriced, real estate and gold are frothy, and bonds could take a dive. So where should you invest?
Mark Carney stays true to his promise and keeps interest rates low.

Having trouble paying your mortgage? Your bank may allow you to renegotiate your payments.

What were the most important stories of the year?
My roundup of the five must-read articles this week. (Drum-roll, please!) 1. After the bust. Here’s what you really should have learned. The Lehman Brothers collapse a year ago set off the global financial meltdown. On its anniversary there’s been no shortage of experts summing up the lessons learned. I think these nine from the [...]
Just as Americans are obsessed with guns, Canadians have an equally unhealthy relationship with real estate. And by real estate I mean our crazy expectations of home prices. Don’t believe me? Just try telling people on your street their homes are worth a lot less than a year ago. All I can say is, don’t [...]