When Rick Segal goes looking for the next hot trend, he heads to the smartest, cheapest source there is: people on the street.

Mergers are usually dangerous for shareholders, but here are five ways to assess if you want to be part of the purchase

If you're looking for an investment with room to roam, a dated manse in a posh-but-not-prime neighbourhood promises some attractive long-term returns.

Never mind bulls and bears. The smart money is down at the kennel

Kim Shannon has made a career out of being a contrarian: She abandoned a career in science for the vicissitudes of the market, then walked away from CI Financial Income Fund to form an alliance with Brandes Investment Partners. Shannon now has a bone to pick with the conventional wisdom that says men are better investors than women. Here, she explains why.

He won't touch bank or blue-chip commodity stocks. He believes the market slump has only just started. And he's sure the world is going to run out of food. Once again, Canada's savviest investor may be on to something big

Water may be the oil of the 21st century, but its infrastructure is a mess. Ergo, there's billions up for grabs to keep the taps on

While the emotional cost of entrusting your newborn or toddler to an outsider is incalculable, the financial costs of child care can be measured. To help you weigh the pros and cons of three child care options - daycare centres, live-out and live-in nannies - let's take a look at how the numbers stack up.

Bond investing is all about anticipation.

The Canadian Oil Sands Trust has nine billion barrels of black gold buried beneath the soil. In an era of dwindling oil supply and rising demand, it's been a great stock to own. But can you still make money on it?

The Canadian Oil Sands Trust has nine billion barrels of black gold buried beneath the soil. In an era of dwindling oil supply and rising demand, it's been a great stock to own. But can you still make money on it?

Technical analysis is one of the least understood methods of investment analysis. Here three stars of the technical field explain their favourite methods and how they turned this numbers game into an industry

North American markets have had a taste of a bear market this year, but most investors have no memory of more pro-longed slumps.

You won't get growth, dividends or protection from inflation-the only thing bonds guarantee are lousy returns