AVOID THE BOOMER-WIDOW FINANCIAL SYNDROME
It is seldom planned or wished for, but it is a reality and something that requires discussion – the illness…
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WHAT IF I CAN’T LOOK AFTER MY AFFAIRS?
Clarke owned a small business that employed three other people besides him. He had sole signing authority on his business bank…
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FIVE PILLARS OF FINANCIAL LITERACY
November is financial literacy month – a great time to reflect on your relationship with money and the decisions you…
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YEAR END TAX PLANNING IDEAS
With the year’s end fast approaching, here are some ideas to minimize your 2023 tax bill. The first idea is…
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ALL-WEATHER INVESTING
There is almost always chatter in the media about the next possible correction or recession. The most recent buzz is…
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TIPS FOR DEALING WITH HIGHER INFLATION
Inflation is a reality of modern life, and in recent years, it has become increasingly challenging to manage personal finances…
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CPP AT 60? PROS AND CONS
As individuals approach retirement, they must decide when to start receiving their Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments. While the standard…
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HOW TO GET INCOME OUT OF YOUR RRSPS
Roger and Linda, like many Canadians, have saved for years for their retirement. They took advantage of RRSPs and now…
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INTEREST RATES AND YOUR FINANCIAL STRATEGY
Working towards financial independence includes assumptions about how the world operates and how we navigate within that environment. These assumptions…
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WHO IS YOUR TRUSTED CONTACT PERSON?
Monica was alarmed to hear from her mother’s financial advisor expressing concern over some unusual financial requests. She called her…
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