At one time in the not-so-distant past, our society was tuned into saving. We wouldn’t think of buying something until...
New Year’s Advice for the Younger Generation: It Starts With Saving!
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When Was the Last Time You Reviewed Your Will?
Over the years, the statistics haven’t changed much: the majority of people still do not have a Will and, for those...
March Market Insights: Fire and Ice – The Fight Between Inflation and Deflation
“Some say the world will end in fire, some say ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire, I hold with those who favor fire....
Deferring OAS Benefits: What’s the Break-Even Age?
Many high-net-worth investors do not require income from Old Age Security (OAS) benefits, thus having the option to...
A Silver Lining to Inflation? Adjustments to the TFSA & CPP Make a Difference
If there is any good news that can come with high inflation rates, it may be the resulting cost-of-living adjustment....
Rising Interest Rates: What to Expect in 2023
2022 will go down in the record books as an abnormal year for the financial markets. As inflation reached 40-year...
February Market Insights: Apocalypse Delayed – The U.S. Debt-Ceiling Debate
“It’s never paid to bet against America.” — Warren BuffettWhat if the US Government Defaults on its Debt? If the U.S....
IN BRIEF: REASONS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
In many aspects, the economies of Canada and the U.S. share similarities as developed countries ranked among the top...
Common Retirement Planning Pitfalls
“Plan on Living Past Your Life Expectancy” — this is the headline of a recent article in the Wall Street Journal that...
The RRSP & RRIF: Be Aware of Taxable Withdrawals
The market volatility in 2022 put many asset values under pressure. Yet, markets are cyclical and we expect prices to...