2013: A look back

As the year draws to a close, it is helpful to look back and see what has happened in the stock market and how investments have grown this past year. Understanding what happened this past year is helpful, as it influences accepted returns going forward. In November...

Generation X

Born between 1965 and 1980 they have been influenced by their parents who either both worked or were single parents and learnt from a young age to fend for themselves. They are “doers” and believe in getting things done. Barack Obama and Jennifer Lopez are both...

The Baby Boomers

One has got to love the Baby Boomers! They shaped so much of the world as we know it today. Their “anything is possible” attitude enabled them to start successful businesses and try new ventures. They were promised “The American Dream” as children and they went out...

The Millennials

I have to start with the “me, me, me” generation as they fascinate me the most. They are described as narcissists and self-absorbed. They are the first generation whose lives as children were scheduled with school activities, extra-murals and day care. Born between...