MAXIMIZING YOUR RETIREMENT

Posted on February 12th, 2024 in E-Newletters, Life Events, Retirement
Bob and Lisa are wondering just how their retirement will turn out. After all that’s happened over the past few years,…
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THESE RAINY DAYS AREN’T ABOUT THE WEATHER

Posted on December 9th, 2023 in Budgeting, E-Newletters, Life Events
The last year or so has been a very rude awakening for many. Too many people today are so busy…
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AVOID THE BOOMER-WIDOW FINANCIAL SYNDROME

Posted on December 9th, 2023 in E-Newletters, Estate Planning, Life Events
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?

Posted on November 13th, 2023 in E-Newletters, Estate Planning, Life Events
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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CPP AT 60? PROS AND CONS

Posted on October 10th, 2023 in E-Newletters, Life Events, Retirement
As individuals approach retirement, they must decide when to start receiving their Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments. While the standard…
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WHO IS YOUR TRUSTED CONTACT PERSON?

Posted on September 11th, 2023 in E-Newletters, Estate Planning, Life Events
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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FINANCIAL RESILIENCE

Posted on August 7th, 2023 in Budgeting, E-Newletters, Insurance, Life Events
You’ve likely heard the term “financial resilience”. You may even know it refers to a household’s ability to navigate and…
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DIVORCE AND YOUR FINANCES

Posted on June 12th, 2023 in E-Newletters, Insurance, Life Events
Canadian government statistics continually show that roughly half of all marriages end in divorce. If a couple is contemplating moving…
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HOW TO TELL WHEN A SENIOR NEEDS HELP WITH FINANCES

Posted on February 13th, 2023 in E-Newletters, Life Events, Retirement
As we age, it becomes more likely that we may lose track of our finances. It could be because of…
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WHY BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING MATTERS

Posted on February 13th, 2023 in E-Newletters, Estate Planning, Life Events
Accounting firm BDO Canada1, found that only one-third of family-owned businesses survive the transition to second generation, with just a…
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