Viewpoints about Practice management
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Taking the team approach
The experience of the coronavirus pandemic clearly confirmed that Canadians are much better prepared to face challenges and make informed decisions when they can trust and rely on the advice of experts. Thankfully, we can only speculate how the situation could have unfolded without the commitment of leading authorities to guide us through such unprecedented circumstances.
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Behavioural economics: the key to supporting investors during the pandemic
The science of behavioural economics can help explain this decision-making pattern and may help investors make better decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why hope is not an investment strategy
Ongoing market volatility continues to test everyone’s mettle, with oil futures now the latest sector receiving attention-grabbing headlines. In a recent conversation with Manulife Investment Management Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, Apollo Lupescu of Dimensional Fund Advisors offers his views on investment fundamentals, with a dash of historical reflection on previous market shocks.
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Ergonomics for your home office
Setting up the laptop at the dining room table or kitchen island for the occasional work-from-home (WFH) day usually does the trick, but as we all settle in for an extended WFH scenario, taking the time to figure out a better ergonomic setup will go a long way in keeping you happy and healthy.
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Finding balance in a new work-from-home reality
We’re social creatures by nature and working from home full-time can be a big adjustment. Finding a good balance and trying to stay positive is key to managing through this period of social distancing.
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The kids are alright…
Schools are closed, daycares are closed, sports and other activities are cancelled. With the whole family cooped up at home, finding ways to keep you and your kids sane is a top priority. From toddler to teenager, there are plenty of online activities to help keep everyone busy.
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Client communication during COVID-19
During times of economic volatility, your clients are looking to you for honest advice and direction, but it’s important to gauge how to communicate that.
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Dollar-cost averaging — How market volatility can work to your advantage
When markets fall, your immediate thought might be to sell. What you don’t realize is that if you try to time the market, it could cost you more to leave than to stay invested.
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Take the emotion out of investing
When markets turn negative, investors become fearful and decide to cut their losses and “sell low”. The investing emotional roller coaster shows what an investor may experience as their investment rises and falls.
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Five timeless principles for investing success
While investing in volatile times can sometimes challenge your discipline and commitment, there are timeless principles to include in your investment strategy that can help ease your mind and keep you focused on the long term.
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