Ok, there are no lions and tigers, but there are bears – a bear market, that is! The US Securities and Exchange Commission defines a bear market as a “time when stock prices are declining and market sentiment is pessimistic. Generally, a bear market occurs when a broad market index falls by 20% or moreContinue reading “Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!”
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How to Keep Holiday Spending Under Control
I find Christmas shopping stressful. First, I do not enjoy shopping. I never have. I do not enjoy crowds, especially crowds of holiday shoppers. You will not catch me at a mall on a week-end from November onwards. Online shopping has made things easier, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Last weekContinue reading “How to Keep Holiday Spending Under Control”
Budgeting to Reduce Financial Stress
Last week, I attended the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Mastering Money Virtual Conference 2021. It was a thought-provoking program, covering both personal finance and issues affecting small and medium sized businesses. As is the case with these conferences, I have a long list of follow-up reading to do, with some commentary to follow in theContinue reading “Budgeting to Reduce Financial Stress”
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