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I think you guys are missing the more important social impact of an unemployed male becoming financially dependent on his wife's earnings.And I don't just mean the impact on the family dynamics .We may be a more egalitarian society these days but attitudes to men in this situation have not really changed that much.
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I don't know; my husband made around $10-20k/year throughout most of his career while I made 6 figures. I never got the feeling anyone thought poorly of him for this. He contributed in other ways than making money.izzy wrote:I think you guys are missing the more important social impact of an unemployed male becoming financially dependent on his wife's earnings.And I don't just mean the impact on the family dynamics .We may be a more egalitarian society these days but attitudes to men in this situation have not really changed that much.
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One of DW's daughters earns more than her husband, and he does most of the cooking and the raising of the 2 boys. I can think of no one in their circle or the family tree thinks less of him because of it.Spudd wrote:I don't know; my husband made around $10-20k/year throughout most of his career while I made 6 figures. I never got the feeling anyone thought poorly of him for this. He contributed in other ways than making money.
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Not quite the same thing.We are told about a man who used to be the principle breadwinner and who is unhappy about that no longer being the case.It's not a logical response but for many men it is a likely one-not everyone can easily accept such a reversal of roles and that can lead to other than financial strains in a marriage.
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Anyway, considering their habits and age, I would suggest they both work a little longer to have a bigger nestegg for retirement... if they "need' 90k after tax per year, they probably could benefit from more savings to be safe.
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One of my female employees made $500k last year while her husband stays home with the kids, going on 5 years now. I don't see an issue and they sure seem happy.izzy wrote:I think you guys are missing the more important social impact of an unemployed male becoming financially dependent on his wife's earnings.And I don't just mean the impact on the family dynamics .We may be a more egalitarian society these days but attitudes to men in this situation have not really changed that much.
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Adviser fees may leave people `doubly shocked' (Globe & Mail)
For the most part, neither a great nor a horrible article, but there's one section of unadulterated fin-pr0n near the end.
For the most part, neither a great nor a horrible article, but there's one section of unadulterated fin-pr0n near the end.
Sounds scary. Quick, somebody hold my hand.ETFs can be volatile, cautions Russ Elford, wealth adviser with Investment Planning Counsel in Edmonton.
There you have it, ETF ownership is nothing but market speculation. Let's face it, they're just no damn good, cuz they're not what Buffett does."The most successful investor on the planet, Warren Buffett, does not buy ETFs," Mr. Elford adds. "What he does buy is very good, high-quality companies that he understands tremendously well, and that's where his wealth is created, not by speculating on the market."
Sounds complicated, maybe I should just let Mr. Elford manage my money instead. If he's expert in this process he must be nearly as wealthy as Buffett. Funny he didn't just recommend buying BRK.B though.If an investor wants to invest in individual stocks, he suggests they emulate Mr. Buffett, using a defined, clear, disciplined process that involves ongoing monitoring of investments to provide as much predictability and certainty as possible. "Own the best and leave the rest," he says. ...
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Expect to see a lot more articles promoting stock picking/active management now that people become aware of the costs of having someone look after their money.IdOp wrote:Adviser fees may leave people `doubly shocked' (Globe & Mail)
For the most part, neither a great nor a horrible article, but there's one section of unadulterated fin-pr0n near the end.
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That has certainly been the recurring theme on Market Call of late. Perhaps it has always been, I don't know, as my viewing of that show has been sporadic at best.kcowan wrote:Expect to see a lot more articles promoting stock picking/active management now that people become aware of the costs of having someone look after their money.IdOp wrote:Adviser fees may leave people `doubly shocked' (Globe & Mail)
For the most part, neither a great nor a horrible article, but there's one section of unadulterated fin-pr0n near the end.
The best line I heard was something like this:
It has taken 30 years to convince people that they way to succeed in the markets is through broad market ownership. Not coincidentally, those successes have been on the back of a 30 year secular bull market. Today, you want to focus on market leaders because there will be winners and losers that can be exploited due to the lack of people focusing on stock picking as more and more money is indiscriminately deployed into the market as a whole.
Hasn't that always been the way that active management has been rationalized? ISTM that the demise of security analysis has been greatly exaggerated!
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I don't know that I have seen more of it, but those kinds of comments seem to be more 'front and center' recently.
I don't spend any quality time reading the financial press, but I have not seen any headlines from 'reporters' and 'talk show hosts' discussing the impact/backlash from the new CRM2 reporting. Example: Wifey often watches 'Power and Politics' on CBC news channel and that then spills over to 'On the Money'. Have never overhead anything on cost reporting, nor has she mentioned it to me either. Is there that much apathy amongst the average retail investor?
I don't spend any quality time reading the financial press, but I have not seen any headlines from 'reporters' and 'talk show hosts' discussing the impact/backlash from the new CRM2 reporting. Example: Wifey often watches 'Power and Politics' on CBC news channel and that then spills over to 'On the Money'. Have never overhead anything on cost reporting, nor has she mentioned it to me either. Is there that much apathy amongst the average retail investor?
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I have coffee with an 82-year-old who otherwise is quite sharp. He uses a full service broker. When I point out how much money this is costing him, he shrugs it off, saying "I'm doing all right". So I would say that the long bull market is what has helped the active managers stay in business, not what has motivated people to switch to passive investment.AltaRed wrote:Is there that much apathy amongst the average retail investor?
I further suspect that the next bear market (which is coming), will see unsophisticated people, as always, pull out of equities completely, despite the reassuring words of the active money managers. (Hand-holding financial advisers may help a bit, but if you're that insecure about your money, my bet is that you're going to run for the hills anyway.)
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Yes, it will be in massive market corrections that FA's can save those clients from themselves and earn their stripes. I suspect we may see more of the recent, post-2009 passive DIY's panic and lock in losses if they are not fully committed to/convinced of long term.ghariton wrote:...I further suspect that the next bear market (which is coming), will see unsophisticated people, as always, pull out of equities completely, despite the reassuring words of the active money managers. (Hand-holding financial advisers may help a bit, but if you're that insecure about your money, my bet is that you're going to run for the hills anyway.)
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I believe that CRM2 has not been even remotely explained to the average full service client. These people are marketing professionals who will explain away everything.
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I have a lady friend who has never gotten back in since the credit crisis of 2008-09. I've had conversations with her about it and getting back in. Her son has had conversations with her about it and getting back in. But there's always some excuse. I think that she's convinced it's all a scam. She doesn't trust any advisor and she probably doesn't really trust herself to stay the course; it's easier to stand aside.OnlyMyOpinion wrote:Yes, it will be in massive market corrections that FA's can save those clients from themselves and earn their stripes. I suspect we may see more of the recent, post-2009 passive DIY's panic and lock in losses if they are not fully committed to/convinced of long term.ghariton wrote:...I further suspect that the next bear market (which is coming), will see unsophisticated people, as always, pull out of equities completely, despite the reassuring words of the active money managers. (Hand-holding financial advisers may help a bit, but if you're that insecure about your money, my bet is that you're going to run for the hills anyway.)
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The irony of the above situation is that my friend watches business TV everyday! It's not like she is a know nothing retail investor.
Fortunately, she doesn't have to get back in. She has a very good DB pension, a paid for townhouse and BMW and more than enough savings to keep her in travel and other desires without having to extend beyond the safety of GICs. I doubt that her situation is common though, but maybe I'm mistaken.
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I think you are mistaken. There are a bunch of senior investors who are being managed by people who will not touch equities. And they get 1% for rolling over the GICs and Bonds in the ladder every year.scomac wrote:Fortunately, she doesn't have to get back in. She has a very good DB pension, a paid for townhouse and BMW and more than enough savings to keep her in travel and other desires without having to extend beyond the safety of GICs. I doubt that her situation is common though, but maybe I'm mistaken.
It is not without benefits though, They call them every quarter to tell them what they are doing and once a year they take them out for lunch and also buy them a plant for Christmas!
Sadly who ends up paying for all that is their heirs.
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At 65 one may be prepared to take a risk for long term reward,at 75 one becomes more reluctant but at 85 long term becomes tomorrow!
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I laughed when I read the bolded part. Reminds me of a friend whose dentist treats his patients to a fancy Christmas party at a high end banquet hall.kcowan wrote:I think you are mistaken. There are a bunch of senior investors who are being managed by people who will not touch equities. And they get 1% for rolling over the GICs and Bonds in the ladder every year.scomac wrote:Fortunately, she doesn't have to get back in. She has a very good DB pension, a paid for townhouse and BMW and more than enough savings to keep her in travel and other desires without having to extend beyond the safety of GICs. I doubt that her situation is common though, but maybe I'm mistaken.
It is not without benefits though, They call them every quarter to tell them what they are doing and once a year they take them out for lunch and also buy them a plant for Christmas!
Sadly who ends up paying for all that is their heirs.
I've also heard some interesting stories of graft coming back to clients from certain IG advisors. My response was: You do realize that you're paying for that! Oh no. I don't pay anything for the service...
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When I completed my divorce agreement, my lawyer and I celebrated by going out to dinner. I said I will pay for dinner if you don't bill for the time! He agreed.scomac wrote:I've also heard some interesting stories of graft coming back to clients from certain IG advisors. My response was: You do realize that you're paying for that! Oh no. I don't pay anything for the service...
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Is it customary for an IA to charge his fee separately on the American portion of your account? I notice it is in US $ plus GST/PST.
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Maybe they read FWF:cashinstinct wrote:Seems like they only pick rich people for these profiles
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I was trying to decide whether this belonged here or in the Housing Bust 2017 thread...
Some Quotes from the Toronto Real Estate Wealth Expo:
Honestly, Pitbull and Tony Robbins - two Americans - pumping up inflated Canadian real estate to Canadians... and the Canadians in attendance are eating it up??? You can't make this stuff up!
Some Quotes from the Toronto Real Estate Wealth Expo:
What’s the most useful thing you learned at the expo?
“Don’t take advice from non-doers and keep only positive people around you. I’m going to look into getting a spiritual mediator.”
What’s the future of Toronto’s real estate?
“I think it’s going to go even more sky-high.”
What’s the most useful thing you learned at the expo?
“Don’t take advice from non-doers and keep only positive people around you. I’m going to look into getting a spiritual mediator.”
What’s the future of Toronto’s real estate?
“I think it’s going to go even more sky-high.”
Those were just a few of the highlights.What’s the most useful thing you learned at the expo?
“I learned that every opportunity that you don’t take is an opportunity missed. It’s all about turning opportunities into possibilities.”
What’s the future of Toronto’s real estate?
“I think it’s positive that there are many foreign investors with a lot of capital, so I think the market will continue to exponentially increase.”
Honestly, Pitbull and Tony Robbins - two Americans - pumping up inflated Canadian real estate to Canadians... and the Canadians in attendance are eating it up??? You can't make this stuff up!
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Fascinating link. A small sample of people but... the older they were the more likely to be a bit more cautious or at least not chugging the cool-aide with one hand not both. Made me think back to the trade show scene in 'the big short'.
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How about older individuals who give money for their kids to 'invest' in Toronto real estate? Is this different from drinking the kool-aid?Profit not Prophet wrote: ↑22 Mar 2017 10:38 Fascinating link. A small sample of people but... the older they were the more likely to be a bit more cautious or at least not chugging the cool-aide with one hand not both. Made me think back to the trade show scene in 'the big short'.
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ETF Industry Exposure & Financial Services ETF (TETF) Launches April 20th, Providing Access to Full Range of Companies Driving ETF Industry Growth
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2 ... s-ETF-TETF
"Yo Dawg, I heard you like ETFs so we put ETFs inside your ETFs"
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2 ... s-ETF-TETF
Or, as someone quipped on twitter:NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ETF Industry Exposure & Financial Services ETF (NYSE Arca: TETF), will begin trading today, April 20, 2017, providing investors with a single point of access to the companies driving and participating in the growth of the Exchange Traded Funds industry.
TETF will seek to track, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Toroso ETF Industry Index (the Index), which is designed to provide exposure to the publicly traded companies that derive revenue from the ETF industry. This includes ETF sponsors, index and data companies, trading and custody providers, liquidity providers, and exchanges.
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The outperformance of smaller sectors and the outsized contributions of a few stocks makes the case for active stock picking rather than passive investing, said Norman Levine, managing director at Toronto-based Portfolio Management Corp.
“People think that they get broad diversification by investing in an index. Instead, they end up owning a large number of stocks that have no meaning and a few momentum stocks,” Mr. Levine said in a phone interview. “This great love affair of ETFs that invest in the index is such a joke.”
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-in ... 566/?ord=1
“People think that they get broad diversification by investing in an index. Instead, they end up owning a large number of stocks that have no meaning and a few momentum stocks,” Mr. Levine said in a phone interview. “This great love affair of ETFs that invest in the index is such a joke.”
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-in ... 566/?ord=1
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