Posts Tagged ‘Interest Rates’
This borrow-to-invest strategy can build you wealth with someone else’s money
“Borrowing to invest” can be a scary phrase. There have been many inappropriate cases where it doesn’t end well. Yet for all of the naysayers, I am pretty sure that you are currently doing it or have done it before. If you have ever had a mortgage or debt on a home equity line of…
Read MoreWhat Happened to the Preferred Shares Market?
The stock market suffered a big market drop in the Fall / early Winter, but has since had a substantial recovery. Bonds posted solid returns this past year. Preferred shares have had a very different experience. They declined last year, had a modest recovery and have sold off again in the past few months, leaving…
Read MoreWhat investors should buy now if they like high yields and low prices
Timing the market is a tricky business. To do it really well you have to get three things right. You need to buy in at the right time, sell at the right time, and then reinvest your funds at a good time. Our view has always been that given that markets go up pretty…
Read MoreA proven path to higher and stable returns
The global equity markets have been very volatile and have understandably rattled investors confidence. The ‘winds of change’ to one of the longest bull markets have arrived and our portfolio safety metrics are being tested. At TriDelta we set out to construct conservative portfolios designed to deliver in all market cycles for financial peace of…
Read MoreThe golden opportunity of a pension windfall might be slipping away as interest rates rise
You have been told time and again that you are one of the lucky ones. You have a defined benefit pension — meaning that when you retire you will get a fixed monthly payment for as long as you live. I agree you are one of the lucky ones, but not exactly for the reason…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about the new mortgage rules
On October 3rd , the federal government announced new mortgage requirements, which are designed to dampen the housing price euphoria. Getting a mortgage approved at a great rate or maximizing the value of your real estate could both be impacted by these changes. At TriDelta, we are able to help you or your children with getting…
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