Henry Friesen, Author at ChristianWeek

Articles written by Henry Friesen

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God and my taxes: Attitude, actions and integrity
By Henry Friesen and ChristianWeek on Mar 10, 2014
The semi-retired farmer was completely sincere as he handed me his previous tax return. “Each year before I do my taxes I ask God to show me how to do them right,” he stated. It took only a minute to…Read More→
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12 simple rules for “retiring rich”
By Henry Friesen and ChristianWeek on Jan 24, 2014
Most Canadians aim to become rich enough to retire. And Canada’s huge and very profitable financial industry focuses on helping us get there. Whether we pin hopes for our golden years on superior investment returns or a winning lottery ticket,…Read More→
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Health, wealth and power
By Henry Friesen and ChristianWeek on Nov 1, 2013
Call it confusing, amusing or downright depressing. The recent stalemate in the U.S. Congress leaves us wondering what it takes to govern a democracy. Is the standoff about health or wealth? Principles or politics? Democracy or desperation? Political charades aside,…Read More→
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In search of better investment returns
By Henry Friesen on Sep 27, 2013
On August 1 a jury found ex-Goldman Sachs trader, Fabrice Tourre, guilty of defrauding investors in a billion dollar toxic mortgage deal. Prosecutors accused Tourre of misleading institutional investors about subprime mortgages that he knew were doomed to fail. Those…Read More→
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Cheap clothing and conscience
By Henry Friesen on Jul 10, 2013
The recent collapse of a Bangladesh garment factory shocked the world. The death toll increased exponentially after the April 24 event, with a final tally exceeding 1,100. That factory workers had been ordered to return to work after structural cracks…Read More→
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“Tax me if you can!”
By Henry Friesen on May 2, 2013
How about those rich and famous folks? Recently, 450 Canadians were among thousands of investors worldwide who had their secret offshore investments disclosed to the news media. More than two million leaked documents contained a treasure trove of juicy information….Read More→
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Do the Ten Commandments apply to our retirement savings?
By Henry Friesen on Feb 25, 2013
The sixth commandment, “You shall not kill,” seems clear enough. And the vast majority of Canadians don’t. At least not directly. But we invest in companies that do. Military technology is big business and very profitable. It should come as…Read More→
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Dying rich: What’s in it for me?
By Henry Friesen on Jan 11, 2013
What’s up with the limitless desire to die rich? Is it the fear of ending up penniless and dependent on others? An obsession to leave as much as possible to heirs? Or is it simply human nature? Canadians who survived…Read More→
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The NHL Lockout: Lessons for the rest of us
By Henry Friesen on Sep 21, 2012
Fall is synonymous with the start of the NHL season. My family enjoys watching their favourite hockey stars display their passion on the ice. Sometimes the energy displayed in the living room rivals that of the players! Every sports fan…Read More→
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Life insurance: More than money?
By Henry Friesen on Aug 24, 2012
Smelling a sure sale, the young life insurance agent leaned toward his prospective client and explained: “You’re betting you die young. I’m betting you don’t. And you hope I win!” Life insurance has more to do with death than life….Read More→