Mark Cannon

Mark Cannon

Book Review JL Collins The Simple Path to Wealth

Book Review: JL Collins – The Simple Path to Wealth

Investing often feels like a labyrinthine world, brimming with technical jargon, intricate strategies, and the pressure of high-stakes decision-making. Many aspiring investors are left feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about where to begin. However, JL Collins’ book The Simple Path to…

Dollar-cost averaging explained

Dollar-Cost Averaging Explained

Imagine standing at the edge of a swimming pool, watching the water ripple as people jump in and out. Some dive straight in without hesitation, hoping they won’t land in the deep end. Others dip their toes cautiously, testing the…

Defensive Investing for a Calamity

Defensive Investing for a Calamity: A Guide for Investors

One classic example comes from the 2008 financial crisis. Investors who had heavily invested in volatile stocks or real estate lost significant portions of their wealth. But those who had a diversified, defensive portfolio—holding safer assets like bonds, gold, or dividend-paying stocks—saw far less damage and were even able to recover more quickly.