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Inspired Investor's Special Magazine – Out Now!

Written by The Content Team | Published on February 6, 2020

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How does David Chilton keep his emotions in check? How does Michele Romanow solve problems? How can you improve your relationship with money? Find the answers to these questions and so many more in Inspired Investor's Special Magazine, as seen in the Globe and Mail

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MONEY MATTERS

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Inspired by You
From getting started to gaining confidence, here's a glimpse into how real investors like you think.

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Dear Money, It's Not You, It's Me
Money can be an emotional thing. Here's what you need to know.

 

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10 Smart Money Hacks
Ever wonder how the bankers bank? We share tried-and-true money-management tips from our colleagues.

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Is Loss Aversion Hanging in Your Closet?
How fear of letting go can affect your portfolio and your wardrobe.

 

NOW & NOTEWORTHY

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How the Wealthy Barber Manages Emotions
Author and investor David Chilton offers tips on dealing with market turbulence.

 

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How to Sleep, Move and Eat Your Way to Savvier Decisions
A look at the latest research on exercise, sleep and diet to get your brain in peak shape and keep it there.

 

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Recipes for Success
If the markets feel unforgiving sometimes, try the professional kitchen! Five top chefs dish out their secrets to succeeding in a tough environment.

 

IDEAS & MOTIVATION

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Lessons from Gladwell 
One super-fan offers her favourite takeaways from the works of bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell.

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Stop Procrastinating: An Expert Tells Us How 
Four steps to help you get through your financial to-do list in a timely manner.

 

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Can You Trick Yourself Into Better Investing Decisions? 
From overconfidence to loss aversion, cognitive biases can lead to poor decision-making.

 

 

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Inside Six Innovative Minds 
How top Canadian entrepreneurs get brilliant ideas, solve problems and more — and how you can do it, too.

INVESTING ACADEMY

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A Better World 
We turn to an expert to find out more about responsible investing.

 

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How to Research Like a Boss 
Researching companies doesn't have to be hard. Take control and make the most of it.

 

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Your Investing Questions Answered 
Offering responses to burning investment-related queries.

 

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Test Your Investing IQ
Challenge your know-how with our financial quiz.

 

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