Lighthouse Outlook

In this podcast episode, Joe Pochodyniak discusses the advantages of Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) for saving for a child's education after high school. He explains that RESPs can be used for various types of post-secondary education, including trades programs, colleges, universities, and apprenticeships. The main advantage of RESPs is the ability to receive government benefits, such...

In this conversation, Joe Pochodyniak from MacNicol and Associates Asset Management discusses charitable giving and donor-advised funds (DAFs) with Meredith Agnew, Chief Investment Officer, and Joely Elkins, Director of Granting and Philanthropy, from the Benefaction Foundation. They explain that a DAF is a charitable investment account where individuals or families can deposit funds and then gran...

In this podcast episode, Dave MacNicol interviews John Ing from Maison Placement, an expert in the precious metal space. They discuss the history and significance of gold as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement. They also explore the impact of government budget deficits and the role of cryptocurrencies in the current financial landscape. John shares his favorite mining plays, and thou...

Paul Connor and Philip Guyton from Connor Investment Real Estate discuss their land investment strategy in Texas. They focus on capital and investments in residential and industrial opportunities, primarily in Texas and the southeast side of the United States. They highlight their three core styles of investment: land banking, direct equity investments in master plan communities or suburban develo...

Dr. Vu Tran, a physician and MBA holder, discusses the importance of financial wellness for healthcare professionals. He highlights the common mistakes made by medical professionals, such as neglecting personal finance, not understanding financial products, and falling victim to scams. Dr. Tran emphasizes the need for financial fluency and the impact it has on preventing burnout among healthcare p...

Raoul shares his background, including his upbringing in England and India, his career in finance, and his decision to start Real Vision. He discusses his research service, Global Macro Investor, and the different ways people can access his work. Raoul also talks about the potential of cryptocurrencies, particularly Solana, and the importance of blockchain technology in revolutionizing various ind...

Joe Pochodyniak and Ken Reid discuss the Alternative Asset Trust and the benefits of investing in alternative assets. They highlight the performance and volatility metrics of the Trust, as well as the liquidity and diversification benefits of alternative investments. They also discuss some of the individual private companies that the Trust invests in, such as Jurissa, Real Vision, Telmax, Grata, C...