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Markets: Scary when they’re down, scary when they’re up

It's been barely a month since Alexander Green remarked that we're currently enjoying “the most disrespected bull market in...

Markets: Scary when they’re down, scary when they’re up

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A Monte Carlo case study: Can I retire early?

Last week’s post about Monte Carlo simulations in financial planning sparked some interesting comments, so I thought a case...

A Monte Carlo case study: Can I retire early?

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Planning to drive a Monte Carlo

I've tried to stress that investing is not about choosing the right products. ETFs changed the game by giving...

Planning to drive a Monte Carlo

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What would Buffett do?

When I set out to educate myself about investing, Larry Swedroe was one of the most influential authors I...

What would Buffett do?

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Revisiting the Couch Potato model portfolios

Before we get too deep into the new year, I've decided it's time to review my model portfolios. Regular...

Revisiting the Couch Potato model portfolios

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Does a 60/40 portfolio still make sense?

For as long as I can remember, the traditional balanced portfolio has been 60% equities and 40% bonds. Indeed,...

Does a 60/40 portfolio still make sense?

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Updated Couch Potato report card

Last week I announced the 2012 returns for my model portfolios. Now it’s time to present the updated longer-term...

Updated Couch Potato report card

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Couch Potato Portfolio Returns for 2012

I think we can safely say we are now almost four years into the most disrespected bull market in...

Couch Potato Portfolio Returns for 2012

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Calculating Foreign Returns in Canadian Dollars

Global diversification was a huge benefit to investors in 2012, as Canadian equities lagged well behind the rest of...

Calculating Foreign Returns in Canadian Dollars

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