Posts by Preet Banerjee

Preet’s Tweets 2011-12-24

Posted by Preet Banerjee on Dec 24, 2011 | 0 comments

  • "Budget: a mathematical confirmation of your suspicions." -A.A. Latimer #
  • I'm getting a jump start on 2012 resolutions. Tonight: crash course in advanced Excel. I'm sick of using an abacus. #
  • New Globe Article: A savings strategy for those who splurge too often: It doesn't matter much if you earn $40,00… http://t.co/TUsp6Ija #
  • "Money isn't the most important thing in life, but it's reasonably close to oxygen on the 'gotta have it' scale." -Zig Ziglar #
  • Hi #Vancouver – here until New Year's Day. Anyone who wants to meet over a coffee or beavertail, lemme know! #
  • Okay phone going off. Don't want to get #alecbaldwin #039;d. #
  • Looking forward to it! RT @petermansbridge: Thursday its the Insiders vs At Issue in their first political quiz face off. Should be fun. #
  • In case you missed it: Detailed breakdown of the REAL impact of MERs on an investment portfolio over time http://t.co/OQbYhDpd #
  • A Visit To The ETF Graveyard http://t.co/yf15UVRK #
  • Flaherty's national securities watchdog dealt court blow – Business – CBC News http://t.co/H7YNrlKI #
  • Christmas comes early in the Banerjee household. I actually have trouble putting this down: http://t.co/5UO3DHJu #
  • A blast – See you next trip out! RT @nadiaalbano: Drinks with @preetbanerjee @FairmontPacific tonight! East Coast in da house!! #
  • New Globe Article: Would you give up 44 per cent of your investment over 25 years?: This different way to look a… http://t.co/lxaFMMuK #
  • Thanks for RTs @bigcajunman @byeinsurance @todayseconomy @Steadyhandfunds @krystalatwork @jdp2222 @sustainablepf @youngandthrifty #
  • Thanks also: @joepaulsnyder @mattardreyCFP @MorningstarCDN @TE_wealth @stephendykau @CEO_INGDIRECT #
  • Margin Call: Really liked this movie! Will do giveaway on blog soon. http://t.co/zZIyVTRx #
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Preet’s Tweets 2011-12-17

Posted by Preet Banerjee on Dec 17, 2011 | 0 comments

  • For chocolate lovers. Yeah. http://t.co/NKWlx5Qx #
  • Pulp Fiction rearranged in chronological order. http://t.co/7YcPkCQ1 <- Probably taken down soon. #
  • Compensation of financial advisors in US – a range of options, pros and cons to each. Similar to Canada: http://t.co/uH8ZANPZ #
  • The only reason many American families don't own an elephant is that they've never been offered one for easy weekly payments. -Mad Magazine #
  • Investor Education: Passive Investing: A Couch Potato’s Portfolio http://t.co/X2jU8PDI #
  • A must see -> RT @Swordless: Love these graphs. They really do tell the story of the European crisis. http://t.co/qOJHNC2w #
  • Ha ha – thanks -> RT @bigcajunman: Year in Review – The Bottom Line: http://t.co/BNcoJGFN via @AddThis @preetbanerjee > Preet WINS!!! #
  • Umm… WOW -> Trillion-frame-per-second video – MIT News Office http://t.co/2BhCysvu #
  • New Globe Article: Fed up with high investment fees? Take action: Add some low-cost funds to your investment mix… http://t.co/kDQ7BbZz #
  • You know you're in trouble when your credit card gets stolen and the guy who stole it spends less than you. #
  • Didn't happen to me @rolandchiwetelu Just making a joke. #
  • At house party in the middle of nowhere, don't know a soul. Must resist temptation to tell people I invented dice as a child and am retired. #
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Preet’s Tweets 2011-12-10

Posted by Preet Banerjee on Dec 10, 2011 | 0 comments

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Preet’s Tweets 2011-12-03

Posted by Preet Banerjee on Dec 3, 2011 | 0 comments

  • He already is. RT @SenorLoche: @Huntz75
    You would be designated an instant boy toy. #
  • Hilarious -> Quantitative Easing Sketch Comedy http://t.co/NOTk1z3G #
  • Saw Margin Call (the movie) over the weekend. Liked it – Jeremy Irons was amazing, as was entire cast. Trailer: http://t.co/LWlQ1D0U #
  • New Globe Article: Have a financial question? Ask Preet Banerjee: As we close out financial literacy month, we g… http://t.co/Q63uvdMr #
  • I'll be taking personal finance Q's in a live on-line discussion tomorrow at noon. Sign up for a 15 min reminder here: http://t.co/nrno6FE7 #
  • Was it as good for you as it was for me? -> Transcript of live Q&A with Globe readers here: http://t.co/nrno6FE7 #
  • New Globe Article: How low will pension plan costs go?: The government says the Pooled Registered Pension Plan w… http://t.co/6wHYlksw #
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Preet’s Tweets 2011-11-26

Posted by Preet Banerjee on Nov 26, 2011 | 2 comments

  • It's pretty clear GF and I both like high end cars, but only one of us likes high end fridges. #
  • No more mutual fund rock stars, now hedge fund managers and ETFs -> Legg Mason's Bill Miller Exits http://t.co/QPtUML0V #
  • Investor Education: Active vs. Passive Investing Strategies http://t.co/OIK50Yu9 #
  • 95% of experts agree that unless they have inside information, few if any, can predict daily stock price moves http://t.co/SwDXn6s5 #
  • New Globe Article: Financial aid is available for the disabled: Government programs are offered for building sav… http://t.co/qKDvYtcq #
  • Beautiful fall day, lunch by the water. Great view: http://t.co/AiBsk9Rw #
  • "Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary…That's what gets you." – Jeremy Clarkson #
  • Retirement invented in 1884 when life expectancy was 46.3 years. Retirement age was 65 back then 2. Not well thought out then. #
  • Does Superman wear a cape? RT @BNN_TV: Today at 3:20 PM ET – Is debt crushing Canadians? #
  • New Globe Article: Do you really get a guarantee with your segregated fund?: Segregated funds offer a guarantee,… http://t.co/0UifZzM9 #
  • Thanks for RTs @bigcajunman @Steadyhandfunds @miazekcfp @mattardreycfp @shonabertrand Have a great weekend everyone! #
  • Practicing my Blue Steel for the Toronto Calcutta Foundation Gala tonight. I hope they know I don't speak Bengali! http://t.co/inedqRAa #
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Preet’s Tweets 2011-11-19

Posted by Preet Banerjee on Nov 19, 2011 | 0 comments

  • via @steadyhandfunds When Dividend Investing Doesn’t Pay Dividends http://t.co/UXIxbGIu #
  • Hedge fund analysis of student loans: Stay in school, just not too long -> http://t.co/U30hzgiC #
  • Godfather fighter -> Italian entrepreneur defies mafia with tuna and ice cream | Reuters http://t.co/vfDwdO5S #
  • Terrible financial advice – available at a location near you – The Globe and Mail http://t.co/FM5V2oSt via @addthis #
  • I’ll be on CBC’s The National with Peter Mansbridge tonight – 9:25p EST on CBC NN + 10:25p EST on CBC Main. Talking recession(?) and jobs. #
  • Listening to Harry Rosen tell the story of how he opened his first store – great story (great suit too!) #Entrepreneurship #
  • On CBC NN in a few seconds to talk PRPPs… #
  • One of the critiques of rumoured rules of PRPP is that opt out rates will be highest for those it would benefit the most. #
  • Also, group plans can be set up with as few as 3 people today already. New acronyms will also confuse. #
  • Also – with more people saving through a PRPP, will less people seek planning? (Many think investing = planning) #CFP #
  • Pooled Registered Pension Plans in Canada (2 min video clip) via @cbcnews http://t.co/SvrCUeLl #
  • New Globe Article: Want a no-cost ETF?: This European exchange-traded fund has found a way to cut investors’ cos… http://t.co/C1hpy8dG #
  • PRPP: The Pooled Registered Pension Plan – “Oops” bit.ly/udvooF #
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Preet’s Tweets 2011-11-12

Posted by Preet Banerjee on Nov 12, 2011 | 0 comments

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