Jonathan Chevreau, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Investing

1 Essential Tip for Achieving Financial Freedom

July 19, 2019 | Jonathan Chevreau

Emergency situations are unexpected, and when they do crop up, you’ll need a liquid source of funds that aren’t subject…

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Investing

2 Critical Steps Towards Financial Independence

June 28, 2019 | Jonathan Chevreau

We consider one other key concept and term that is a prerequisite to investing: saving.

Stocks for Beginners

Getting Out of Debt to Achieve Financial Independence

June 7, 2019 | Jonathan Chevreau

Financial independence won’t be achieved overnight, but getting out of debt is highly important. Follow these steps to begin getting…

Investing

How Worried Should Investors Truly Be?

October 12, 2018 | Jonathan Chevreau

Jonathan discusses Howard Marks's ideas, such as striking a balance between aggressiveness and defensiveness in your portfolio.

Investing

If you like FANG stocks near their highs, you should love BAT stocks while China’s in a bear market

July 17, 2018 | Jonathan Chevreau

FANG famously stands for Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google although some have added Apple to make it FAANG.

Investing

New Mutual Fund Advice Guidelines Underwhelm Advocates for Consumer Investors

June 22, 2018 | Jonathan Chevreau

Investors don’t need the CSA and the bank-dominated investment industry to defend their interests.

Investing

Tariffs, Trade Wars, NAFTA, and the Federal Budget: Not the Optimal Time to Overweight Canadian Stocks

March 8, 2018 | Jonathan Chevreau

What with a high-spending, fiscally lax federal budget and Trump-induced fears about tariffs and a global trade war, it’s little…

Investing

January Is TFSA Top-Up Time: How to Contribute the Maximum $5,500 Even if You Don’t Have “New” Money

January 3, 2018 | Jonathan Chevreau

Now in its 10th year, Canada’s TFSA program has rapidly become the most popular way to grow savings tax-free for…

Tech Stocks

How Fools Can Play the Robo-Advisor Revolution Indirectly

December 1, 2017 | Jonathan Chevreau

Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) is one way Foolish do-it-yourself investors can jump on the robo bandwagon without having to…

Investing

Lower Future Returns From Balanced Portfolios Means a Bull Market in Advice

July 21, 2017 | Jonathan Chevreau

If your financial advisor starts to warn you about lower returns from financial markets going forward, don’t be surprised.

Investing

Overconfident Millennials and Gen X Flunk Financial Literacy Test, but Boomers Only Marginally Better

July 6, 2017 | Jonathan Chevreau

This survey suggests Canadians need to redouble their efforts to learn more about personal finance and investing, thereby empowering themselves.

Investing

The Future of ETF Investing

May 9, 2017 | Jonathan Chevreau

The asset management industry is moving away from stock-picking, benchmarks, and relative performance to an emphasis on asset allocation, investment…

Business Owners, Investors, and Seniors Dodge Bullet in Recent Budget

April 10, 2017 | Jonathan Chevreau

The recent federal budget was noteworthy mostly for feared measures that did not come to pass.

Breaking Up (With Your Financial Advisor) Can Be Hard to Do

March 13, 2017 | Jonathan Chevreau

To paraphrase the old song, breaking up with your financial advisor is hard to do.

Investing

Will the Looming Federal Budget Try to Slip by Another Liberal Seniors Benefit?

February 10, 2017 | Jonathan Chevreau

Working longer may be good for you, but that’s no excuse for changing retirement rules in mid-stream.

Investing

Banning Trailer Commissions Could Give Canadian Investors a Wealth of Lower-Cost Products

January 13, 2017 | Jonathan Chevreau

It’s been talked about for decades. Are trailers finally going away?

Investing

Not All Canadian Dividend ETFs Are Created Equal

December 13, 2016 | Jonathan Chevreau

Canadian dividend ETFs can vary widely in their holdings. Here’s how to screen for sector and concentration risk.

Investing

Don’t Dump Your Long-Term Investment Plan Over Trump’s Victory

November 16, 2016 | Jonathan Chevreau

Trump win may have tactical implications, but that shouldn’t change your long-term investment strategy.

Investing

Stock-Pickers Rejoice: Markets Aren’t Efficient, Investors Aren’t Rational

October 21, 2016 | Jonathan Chevreau

How one stock-picker exploits the fact that emotions trump rationality.

Investing

The ETF Landscape in Canada Is Getting a Lot Harder to Traverse

July 8, 2016 | Jonathan Chevreau

Getting active with ETFs such as Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility ETF (TSX:VVO)? You may need assistance.

Investing

CPP Expansion Too Late for Boomers but a Win for Their Children

June 23, 2016 | Jonathan Chevreau

Millennials should welcome this week’s “modest” expansion of the Canada Pension Plan.

Investing

The New Case for Gold?

June 20, 2016 | Jonathan Chevreau

Does it make sense to hold a little gold, such as SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSE:GLD), for "insurance?"

Investing

Investors Dodge Bullet on Capital Gains Tax, but Little Else to Cheer About in Budget 2016

March 24, 2016 | Jonathan Chevreau

This Fool isn’t celebrating what happened in Ottawa.

Investing

Survey: 4 in 5 Canadians Will Not Contribute to an RRSP This Year

February 25, 2016 | Jonathan Chevreau

With contribution deadline approaching, more Canadians are choosing TFSAs over RRSPs, an H&R Block survey finds.

Investing

Canadian Stocks: “The Urge Should Be to Buy, Not to Sell”

February 2, 2016 | Jonathan Chevreau

Canadian stocks have started 2016 poorly, but there’s reason to be optimistic.

Investing

The “Profoundly Serious” Problem That May Be Lurking in Your Mutual Funds

December 3, 2015 | Jonathan Chevreau

The Cumming’s Report might be the final nail in the coffin for mutual fund trailer commissions.

Why the $10,000 TFSA Limit Will Help the Middle Class

November 19, 2015 | Jonathan Chevreau

Looking for middle-class tax cuts? Start by keeping the $10,000 limit for the 11 million who have a TFSA.

Investing

How Monday’s Federal Election Could Impact Canadian Investors

October 15, 2015 | Jonathan Chevreau

Watch out for these key issues.

Investing

Tories Court Middle-Class Homeowners With 2 Measures

August 18, 2015 | Jonathan Chevreau

In the coming battle for the votes of the Canadian middle class, a major skirmish appears to revolve around homeowners.

Investing

We Don’t Need the ORPP

August 17, 2015 | Jonathan Chevreau

Why the recently released Ontario Retirement Pension Plan is a bad idea.

Investing

Build a Global Portfolio With ADRs

August 11, 2015 | Jonathan Chevreau

American Depositary Receipts offer Canadian investors a lot of advantages for building a well-diversified portfolio.

Investing

Reminder: Higher Fund Fees = Lower Fund Performance

June 29, 2015 | Jonathan Chevreau

A new study of the Canadian fund industry may point out the obvious, but it’s an important reminder nonetheless.

Investing

The Other Big Winner in April’s Federal Budget

June 9, 2015 | Jonathan Chevreau

Ottawa mandated lower forced minimum withdrawals, which can be a boon to investors.

Dividend Stocks

Caution Ahead: Why Bonds May Soon Become Much Harder to Manage

May 12, 2015 | Jonathan Chevreau

Over the past 35 years, investing in bonds has been relatively easy, but that may soon change.

Investing

How to Make an Extra TFSA Contribution if You Don’t Have $4,500 Lying Around

May 6, 2015 | Jonathan Chevreau

The important concept is that of “transferring securities in kind.”

Investing

What to Do With Your Tax Refund

April 7, 2015 | Jonathan Chevreau

Getting money back? Congratulations! But before you splurge on a big vacation, consider this "virtuous cycle" tactic first.

Energy Stocks

How to Overweight Your Portfolio for an Oil Comeback (and Avoid Gambler’s Ruin)

March 5, 2015 | Jonathan Chevreau

The first thing to consider is whether your portfolio has sufficient energy exposure.

Investing

7 Things You Must Do Before Filing Your Taxes This Spring

February 23, 2015 | Jonathan Chevreau

The 2015 tax deadline is April 30.

Investing

Don’t Forget! The 2015 RRSP Deadline Is March 2

January 27, 2015 | Jonathan Chevreau

Here's your last chance to lower taxable income for calendar year 2014.

Investing

Is It Possible to Successfully Blend Stock-Picking and Indexing?

November 14, 2014 | Jonathan Chevreau

Many investors don't choose indexing or individual stock-picking -- they pursue a hybrid approach.

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