Christine Ibbotson

Toronto

Newspaper Column and Blogger at Chatham-Kent This Week

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COLUMN: Ask the Money Lady - ETFs and MFs

1 day ago | thecarillon.com | Christine Ibbotson

Dear Money Lady: I am a new investor, and I wanted to know if I should buy mutual funds or ETFs (exchange traded funds) or should I get both? Can you let me know what you think? Darren. Great question Darren – most people choose mutual funds and ETFs to invest. Both are considered good investments for the long-haul investor enabling you to trade a basket of stocks, bonds, styles or foreign stocks like a single stock without the risk of single stock ownership.
Don't let pockets determine your savings

2 days ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Christine Ibbotson

Dear Money Lady Readers: I have been asked many times about the best times to invest – so today, I want to share with you the top four mistakes Americans make when deciding to save for the future. In our current economic environment, most are feeling the pinch of higher prices on the essentials and the higher lending rates when consolidating debt. So, it’s not surprising that saving continues to take a back seat for most middle-class Americans.
COLUMN: Ask the Money Lady - Women investing in today’s market

4 days ago | thecarillon.com | Christine Ibbotson

Dear Money Lady: I am a single mom and wondering how to get started investing. The market right now is really scary with all the U.S. tariffs and the stock market going down. Should I stick with my high interest bank account until things get better? JanNo Jan, now is the time to invest in the market – everything is “on-sale,” and you could earn a lot more from your investments when the market turns, than keeping your money in a bank account.
ASK THE MONEY LADY: Now is the time for women to invest

1 week ago | chathamthisweek.com | Christine Ibbotson

Published May 07, 2025 • Last updated 17 minutes ago • 3 minute readChristine Ibbotson. jpg, CA, apsmcArticle contentDear Money Lady, I am a single mom and wondering how to get started investing. The market right now is really scary with all the U.S. Tariffs and the stock market going down. Should I stick with my high interest bank account until things get better? Jan. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Tips for women looking to invest

1 week ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Christine Ibbotson

Dear Money Lady: I am a single mom and wondering how to get started investing. I have my savings in a high interest bank account and not sure how to get started. JanDear Jan,I am pleased to get your question. More women need to be looking at investing for the future but unfortunately the stats on women investing today are quite dismal. Because we are still experiencing a gender wage gap, it makes it all the more necessary for women to invest today.
Gain confidence and security with finances

3 weeks ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Christine Ibbotson

Dear Money Lady Readers: An adult lesson from a children’s book!I recently went to a friend’s home and had the pleasure of reading a book to her 4-year-old granddaughter and I had forgotten how wise these children’s books are. Written by adults for children, but with a message in the story for all of us. The book was called “Days with Frog and Toad,” written by Arnold Lobel. The story starts with Toad waking up one morning and complaining about his messy house and how many jobs he had to do.
Save for retirement, be healthy when you arrive

3 weeks ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Christine Ibbotson

Dear Money Lady Readers,Let’s talk about longevity – it’s a real thing… you should be living to 100!In 2006 there were 492,000 Canadians over 85 and today there are over 1.5 million. But wait, that’s not all. In the next 30 years, that number is expected to almost triple, to 4.3 million Canadians over 85.
COLUMN: Ask the Money Lady - Become a super senior

4 weeks ago | thecarillon.com | Christine Ibbotson

Dear Money Lady Readers: Let’s talk about longevity – it’s a real thing…..you should be living to 100!In 2006, there were 492,000 Canadians over 85 and today there’s over 1.5 million. But wait, that’s not all. In the next 30 years, that number is expected to almost triple to 4.3 million Canadians over 85. And this is not just a Canadian phenomenon, it’s happening all around the world.
COLUMN: Ask the Money Lady - Recession a great time to invest

1 month ago | thecarillon.com | Christine Ibbotson

Dear Money Lady,Do you think we’re going into a recession? Roy L. Hello Roy, YES – and it’s a great time to invest. Here’s a quote from James O’Shaughnessy: “Fear, greed, and hope have destroyed more portfolio values than any recession or depression we have ever been through.”I know most people are upset when looking at their retirement portfolios these days and with our current economic environment we may be in for a much longer ride on this uncertainty-rollercoaster.
ASK THE MONEY LADY: Aging population means there will be more older adults. Here are 5 simple tips to a long life and financial security

1 month ago | insidehalton.com | Christine Ibbotson Insidehaltoncom |Christine Ibbotson

Dear Money Lady readers: Let’s talk about longevity — it’s a real thing … you should be living to 100!In 2006, there were 492,000 Canadians aged 85 and older; today, there are more than 1.5 million. But wait, that’s not all. In the next 30 years, that number is expected to almost triple to 4.3 million Canadians who are 85 and older. And this is not just a Canadian phenomenon; it’s happening all around the world.

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