Tag Archives: millennial

Why millennials are flocking to these hot stocks

Millennials swell to 73 million as Boomers decline to 72 million This year millennials have overtaken baby boomers as America’s largest living adult generation, according to population projections from the U.S. Census Bureau. This will have implications for how financial services are consumed now and in the future. A new report called the Apex Millennial 100 takes a… Read More »

Financial Advice from Ray Dalio

Earlier this year hedge fund manager Ray Dalio gave 3 financial recommendations for millennials in an interview. His first recommendation is to focus on savings, and to think about how many months of living expenses your savings can get you through. Savings, explains Dalio, is “freedom and security.” Savings can also provide you with opportunities. If you need… Read More »

Young Adults Prefer Socialism over Capitalism

According to a Fox article, millennials now make up the largest generation in America, and we’re seeing some troubling trends as they are increasingly turning away from capitalism and favouring socialism instead. Based on a study of over 2,000 people, nearly 45% of millennials polled said that they would prefer to live in a socialist country compared to the… Read More »

Why real estate is still affordable in Canada

I’ve been saying for years that real estate prices in Canada are not that high. Certain areas like Vancouver and Toronto have the perception of being unaffordable. But the fact that population growth is still positive in these major cities suggests otherwise. If these places weren’t affordable then people would be moving out of them, not in. 🙂 People… Read More »

Are Future Investment Returns for Millennials in Jeopardy?

The Pessimism in the Markets Corporate profits have been disappointing lately. Apple (AAPL) recently said its revenue fell for the first time in 13 years due to a decline in iPhone sales compared to the same time last year. Apple shares are worth 26% less now than a year ago. Investors are warned the decline could continue. 🙁 Other publicly traded companies are… Read More »