{"id":297,"date":"2015-05-01T09:40:31","date_gmt":"2015-05-01T16:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chaltenadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=297"},"modified":"2016-08-01T06:34:43","modified_gmt":"2016-08-01T13:34:43","slug":"what-makes-you-itch-weekend-reading-worth-jumping-into-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chaltenadvisors.ca\/blog\/what-makes-you-itch-weekend-reading-worth-jumping-into-5\/","title":{"rendered":"What makes you itch? Weekend reading worth jumping into."},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cThe investor\u2019s chief problem, and even his worst enemy, is likely to be himself.\u201d \u2013 Benjamin Graham, 1949, The Intelligent Investor<\/em><\/p>\n

We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. -Carlos Castaneda<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cDogs have owners, cats have staff. Are you a dog or a cat?\u201d \u2013\u00a0Unknown<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Go<\/a><\/p>\n

We love to read and share – here’s some notable things from the last week covering life, investing, planning and financial literacy for kids plus a look at what we were up to this time last year.<\/em><\/p>\n

Perspective<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Importance of Non-Negotiable, \u201cNo Matter What\u201d Rules<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Investing<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Let the facts speak for themselves –\u00a0\u00a02 Studies That Show Indexing’s Virtue<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

When it comes to investing, the science is compelling but the beliefs that influence behaviour are powerful –\u00a0Why Do Many Reasonable People Doubt The Science of Investing?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

“We knew we were wrong, but tried to convince ourselves that we were right.\u201d –\u00a0The Timeless Nature of the Herd Mentality<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018Investors are a little bit like people who take a job, have a bad day at work and decide to quit\u2019 – How to gird yourself for the next stock market correction<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Just like Dr Oz, financial pundits exist because the truth is boring –\u00a0Charlatans exist because people crave certainty<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

The evidence is compelling – slow and steady wins the race –\u00a0Slow and steady wins the race<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

We tend to think in the short term, but it hampers our ability to invest intelligently –\u00a0How Poor Decision-Making Affects Your Returns<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

I wish every investor would read this series of blogs from Larry Swedroe. They are compelling –\u00a0Does Lipper’s Best Overall Fund Company Beat a Passive Strategy?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Yet to be convinced of the case for using index funds? Read this – The Case for Index – Fund Investing<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

“Admit what you can\u2019t know..you\u2019ll be a much better investor when you recognize your limitations” – QUIT TRYING TO GET IT RIGHT<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

LET ME TELL YOU A SECRET – the winners always get to tell their story – don’t play the losers game –\u00a0LET ME TELL YOU A SECRET<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThe investor\u2019s chief problem, and even his worst enemy, is likely to be himself.\u201d \u2013 Benjamin Graham, 1949, The Intelligent Investor –\u00a0The Misbehavior of Investors<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Planning<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Blunt Bean Counter gives a thorough assessmenet of TFSAs from a behavioural perspective –\u00a0TFSAs – Ease of Access, Discipline and Retirement<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

How seniors can put a higher contribution limit for tax-free savings accounts to work –\u00a0Retirees can save money by trimming RRIFs and RRSPs, adding to TFSAs<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

A world with TFSAs vs without: Guess which can help a middle-class couple save $1.1M?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

RESP: The tax-free account Canadian parents forgot about<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

The TFSA Is a Great Option for All Income Brackets<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Financial literacy for kids<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Teacher your kids the value of money –\u00a0Should An Allowance Be Tied To Chores?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

How To Raise Children To Be The Opposite Of Spoiled \u2013 Using Money To Teach Values<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This time last year<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Ceviche<\/a>
Ceviche bar in Lima<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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