Cutting Through the Noise
November 10, 2025
You can’t predict the next bear market — but you can prepare for it. Tom Bradley shares practical steps to get your portfolio (and mindset) ready before the downturn hits.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2025
Even the steadiest portfolios can fall under the spell of fads, memes, and overconfidence. Here are three market “monsters” to watch this Halloween.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2025
Higher yields, lower fees, and the same steady simplicity. This update marks a major step forward for Steadyhand investors as the Savings Fund evolves under Purpose Investments’ expertise — combining disciplined money-market management with a shared commitment to clarity, trust, and long-term value.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2025
From AI booms to market bubbles, today’s noise can feel impossible to decode. Tom Bradley explores the timeless market truths — from reaction lags to exponential change — that help investors find their footing when the future feels uncertain.
Read MoreOctober 15, 2025
When viewpoints harden, progress stalls – and investing is no exception. Tom Bradley explores why debates like real estate versus stocks, ETFs versus mutual funds, and private versus public markets often miss the point. Instead of choosing sides, he argues, investors should focus on what’s right for their portfolios, not on being right.
Read MoreOctober 1, 2025
Too many retirees hold back on their spending out of fear – and it’s taking a toll on their quality of life. Behind the Advice is a new series from Steadyhand that brings you closer to the team working directly with our clients. In this first episode, David Toyne sits down with Evan Parubets, Head of Advisory Services, to unpack one of the most important – and often most stressful – transitions for Canadians: shifting from saving to spending in retirement.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2025
When markets are driven by a handful of high-flying stocks, it’s tempting to chase the action. But history shows how fragile that strategy can be. Tom Bradley reflects on lessons from past cycles, the wisdom of Peter Bernstein, and why diversification remains an investor’s best defence against uncertainty.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2025
From chance breakfast meetings to shaping the DNA of a firm, some career chapters leave a lasting mark. Tom Bradley reflects on David Toyne's pivotal role in Steadyhand's growth, the energy he brought to the team, and the 'Davidisms' that will continue to guide the firm long after his retirement.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2025
From valuation metrics to investor sentiment, market indicators can feel like a crystal ball — until they don’t. Tom Bradley explores why these tools fall short, the difference between one-off calls and long-term odds, and how investors can stack the deck in their favour.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2025
Decades of investing wisdom distilled into five simple habits. In this Coffee Break episode, David Toyne — drawing on 40+ years of experience — reveals what academic research, behavioural finance, and real-world investor outcomes can teach us about building lasting wealth in Canada.
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2025
The surge in data-centre spending is unprecedented and impossible for investors to ignore. The opportunities are real, but so are the risks. Tom Bradley explains.
Read MoreAugust 29, 2025
Are Canada’s banks giving advice in your best interest or theirs? In this Coffee Break episode, David Toyne sits down with advice-only planner Sandi Martin, featured in CBC Marketplace’s hidden camera exposé, to unpack what the investigation revealed and what regulators are saying in a new 2025 OSC/CIRO report.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2025
As private markets steal the spotlight, it’s tempting to believe stocks are yesterday’s news. Tom Bradley unpacks the allure of private assets, their pitfalls, and why public equities still deserve a front-row seat in your portfolio.
Read MoreAugust 13, 2025
Em dashes are under fire, AI is getting the side-eye, and Vanessa’s here to defend both – with a side of investing wisdom that’s as practical as it is unapologetic.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2025
Starting over later in life comes with more than just new beginnings — it can mean revisiting your estate plan, too. In this Coffee Break episode, David Toyne is joined by Money Coaches Canada’s Janet Gray to uncover the 7 most common mistakes people make when entering new relationships.
Read MoreAugust 5, 2025
In a climate where greed and fear are both running hot, keeping your cool matters more than ever. Tom Bradley explores why now is the time to zoom out, question your instincts, and remember that slow and steady still wins the race.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2025
Scott’s off to his next chapter. Vanessa’s taking the mic – ready to keep things thoughtful, clear, and occasionally offbeat.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2025
Thinking of downsizing – or helping a loved one through a major life transition? In this Coffee Break episode, we sit down with Adam Gordon of Gordon’s Downsizing to explore what really goes into decluttering and letting go.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2025
Slowing down isn't just good life advice – it's a powerful investment strategy. In a world fuelled by market noise and false urgency, patience and restraint can offer a lasting edge.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2025
Most Canadians want to age at home—but are they ready for the cost? Julia Chung joins us to discuss the financial and emotional realities of aging in place.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2025
After 18 years and over 700 blog posts, Steadyhand bids farewell to Scott Ronalds—the voice behind the firm's distinctive communications.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2025
If you delay your CPP and pass away before collecting, what happens to your benefits? Here's what your spouse needs to know.
Read MoreJuly 9, 2025
July 7, 2025
Amid a sea of negative headlines, a fresh perspective reveals a world—and a market—brimming with overlooked optimism, innovation, and surprising resilience. Tom Bradley elaborates in his Globe and Mail column.
Read MoreJune 27, 2025
Learn how to confidently transition from saving to spending in retirement with insights from Certified Financial Planner Steve Bridge.
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