Author: Adrian

I’ve spent years learning how to manage money with intention, not to get rich quick, but to create freedom later in life. My work is about helping others do the same, one smart decision at a time.

Editorial illustration: a calm smartphone in the foreground while a stressed man checks prices on his phone amid floating price tags and zigzag market lines

Stop Checking Your Stock Prices: What Facebook Marketplace Taught Me About Real Investment Risk

Price swings aren’t the real risk. A Facebook Marketplace iPhone story on why you should stop checking your stock prices and watch the business instead.

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Your TFSA Is Just a Box: Why Your Money Isn’t Growing (and How to Fix It)

Your TFSA, RRSP and FHSA don’t grow money by themselves. They’re just boxes. Here’s why cash inside is the common mistake and what to put in instead.

Bar chart: Adrian's stock picks vs the S&P 500 total return. 2021: +38.07% vs +28.70%. 2022: −29.25% vs −19.64%. 10-year average: 12.43% vs 15.03% per year.

Can You Beat the Market? What 20 Years of Picking My Own Stocks Taught Me

Most professional fund managers in Canada trail the TSX over 10 years. After 20+ years of picking my own stocks, here is why getting close to the market is worth being proud of.