
BEWARE OF TRAVEL SCAMS
If you are planning a holiday, it is wise to be aware of the six most common travel scams you…
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ESTATE PLANS AND YOUR CHILDREN
After spending a lifetime managing your money to ensure that you actually have something to leave to your heirs, there…
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GET SMART SAVINGS TIPS
Balance in life is essential for well-being. Since finances are a number one stressor for most Canadians1, how you manage…
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GENERATING INVESTMENT RETURNS
During our ongoing weekly discussions with clients, we occasionally get questions from individuals about their approach to investing – particularly…
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PROS AND CONS OF ANNUITIES
With the turbulent times we have been experiencing in the markets, more people are considering annuities to ensure a certain income in their retirement years. It might not suit everybody to put some of their funds into annuities, and there is always the question of how much do you invest in them. There is no clear-cut answer, and you'll need to weigh your personal circumstances to see how annuities can fit into your retirement plans.
One reason that you will find different reactions to the idea of an annuity is they come in several shapes and sizes, and offer different guarantees. You will probably need expert assistance in figuring out what works best for you. There are two main types of annuity: an immediate annuity and a deferred annuity, and you would buy them for different reasons.
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YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN: STAYING THE COURSE
During the past several months, a few clients have expressed concerns about world events and the potential impact on their…
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WHAT MAKES A GOOD FINANCIAL STRATEGY?
When you’re going on a journey, there are three essential questions to ensure you have a great trip. How will I…
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ADVICE TO A FUTURE WIDOW
Most wives outlive their husbands. Women live longer than men the same age and tend to marry men who are…
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FINANCIAL SELF-CARE
Self-care is a popular buzzword, and it’s an important one. It refers to the deliberate choice of thoughts and actions…
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READING THE ECONOMIC TEA LEAVES
An important retirement planning skill is having the ability to “sniff out” the future direction of various factors, such as…
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