by Debbie | Financial Planning, Investing
A wild roller coaster ride might be an apt description of the stock market drop experienced in the last few weeks. Using the S&P 500 Index as a proxy for the market, stock prices (also called share prices) tumbled nearly 20% in the last three months, with half of... 
by Debbie | Financial Planning
This is a guest post from Social Media Enthusiast Pratibha Pal, founder of SocialMediaWired.com and Eco Mommy Blogger. Money lessons are never easy! Truth be told, I was never good at managing money. Not that I am the best at it now, but I make a conscious effort to... 
by Debbie | Financial Planning
Have you ever thought about who would manage your affairs and how they would deal with the finances in the case of an emergency? Thankfully, most “crises” while overwhelming and challenging can be managed. But now and again, people face emergency... 
by Debbie | Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement
Plenty of people tell me they’d like to start investing but they feel a little intimidated by all the different products and investment terms investors need to know about. If this sounds familiar, then you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, over... 
by Debbie | Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement
Some people ask me if they should invest in individual stocks as opposed to investing in an equity fund, where a portfolio manager is responsible for deciding which stocks to buy, sell, and hold. As with everything, there are advantages and disadvantages of investing... 
by Debbie | Financial Planning, Investing
In this article, I’m going to clarify the “active versus passive investing” debate. There are strong opinions on both sides of the equation. Let’s weigh up the pros and cons of each approach so you can make the investment choice that’s right for you.... 