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Dramatic changes to the Bermuda National Pension Scheme (Occupational Pension) Act 1998, the contributory benefit pension plan designed for all eligible employees in the private sector workforce, were announced by the Bermuda Government last month. A...

The new decade has started with geopolitical tensions. The US military strike on Quasam Soleimani heightened market anxiety and led to a brief dip in the markets. No one knows where this confrontation will ultimately lead, just like no one knew about...

Managing your financial life requires following three rules: 1, Spend less than you earn. 2, Prioritise investing for your future. 3, Figure out what matters and spend accordingly. If you follow these simple rules, you can ignore the rest of this col...

Dear Dave, My wife and I made a resolution this year to pay off $20,000 in credit card debt we’ve accumulated. I want us to follow your plan, and live on a really tight budget. She wants us to use a debt consolidation company, like some of her friend...

The monthly Moneywise Pretend Portfolio articles are generating interest, raising awareness of investing, and reader questions. Investments, even though we don’t realise their impact, are part and parcel of everyone’s financial life. Today, we featur...

Haven’t we stopped this new year’s resolution business yet? I will say at the outset that I have never made any resolutions — ever. I don’t believe in them, yet still wonder why some people do. You never keep them, do you? At least you never keep the...

Readers have spoken. The launch of the year-long, once-a-month Moneywise pretend portfolio project has generated interest and reader feedback. We thank everyone who has taken time from their busy schedules to send commentary. The Moneywise mission h...

Dear Dave, My wife and I will both turn 30 next month. We have two young children, and we make a little over $85,000 combined. The problem is we have about $70,000 in debt. Some of it is credit card debt, but nearly $50,000 is in two car loans. Her m...

Dear Dave, My wife and I have our budget ready for next month, and we’ll be following your plan in 2020 to pay off debt and get our finances in order. Do you have any tips for setting and sticking to goals in general? — Rick Dear Rick, That’s a fant...

Part four of the of the Moneywise Pretend Portfolio Project. The new year is here! The old year is ancient history in the global finance investment world, one that may pause, but never stops. The S&P 500 Index ended 2019 up 28.9 per cent, its best y...

You’ve weathered the holidays. You did your very best to affirm and bring good vibes to family, relatives, friends, and clients. This is your commitment made to your world, and certainly they all had to appreciate your efforts. Now, it’s time for you...

’Twas the market before Christmas and all through Wall Street, Investors were cheering as returns have been sweet! Brexit was avoided with great fanfare, But nothing is final, so take care and beware. Trump lies snuggled in his bed, While dreams of i...