“A dollar’s value depends on the tax trail it travels.” How and when you access your income sources can influence the taxes you pay, your eligibility for government benefits and your long-term financial health. Whether you’re accumulating wealth, transitioning between...

It has been said that “there are decades where nothing seems to happen, and there are weeks where decades happen.” The sweeping global tariffs, announced by the U.S. on April’s “Liberation Day,” caught the world off guard—disrupting long-held norms in global trade and...

A Credit Downgrade: What’s in a Rating? In May, Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating from the top Aaa to Aa1. This move by one of the major credit rating agencies—S&P and Fitch are the other two—raised the question: Does a downgrade matter? First, what is a...

The global trade landscape was thrown into flux when the U.S. introduced a sweeping wave of tariffs on April’s “Liberation Day,” aimed at reshaping its economic relationships. While the situation continues to evolve, tariffs remain at the centre of global attention....

It’s been a wild ride this year—and we’re only halfway through. If April’s market movements felt unsettling, you weren’t mistaken. While volatility is a natural part of equity markets, the magnitude of April’s decline was unusual. A two-day drop of more than 10...

If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. —Admiral William H. McRaven In 2014, Admiral William McRaven delivered a commencement speech that quickly went viral, amassing over 10 million views. In it, he shared 10 principles he learned during his...

A recent article in the popular press posed the question: “Do you know where your retirement money is?” It highlighted the substantial amount of unclaimed pension plans—Ontario alone has $3.6 billion in unclaimed pension funds, due to nearly 200,000 “missing” plan...

https://youtu.be/rYkeZDwVtbc ⚖️ How do smart Canadians avoid costly family fights over inheritance? ✅ The answer: choosing the right executor — and in many cases, that means hiring a corporate executor. In this power-packed Smokin’ Bulls episode, we talk with Jandy...

Former Wall Street Journal finance columnist Jonathan Clements has long advised readers to plan on living past age 90. But when, at age 61, he was diagnosed with an illness that gave him just a year to live, his financial priorities shifted. His focus turned to...

For many investors, insurance traditionally starts as a risk management tool to provide income protection in the event of unexpected life events. However, over a lifetime, insurance can evolve into a versatile tool that serves the multiple needs of high-net-worth...

The Canadian dollar’s (CAD) weakness has raised questions about its broader impact and the path forward: The CAD is trading below its historical average. To start 2025, it fell below 68 U.S. cents—a level not seen in two decades. The decline has been driven by factors...

Warren Buffett’s increasing cash reserves at Berkshire Hathaway have drawn significant attention from market watchers. In his latest annual letter—eagerly awaited each year by many investors for its sage wisdom—Buffett addressed the topic directly: “Despite what some...

In brief, here are four perspectives on Canada/U.S. trade: 1. The U.S. is Canada’s main export market. In 2023, Canadian total exports were valued at C$965 billion, with 77 percent going tot he U.S. No other nation accounts for more than 5 percent of Canada’s...

Is the golden age of working from home (WFH) nearing its end? Last fall, the federal government mandated that employees return to the office (WFO) three days a week. Major corporations like Amazon and Dell have gone further, requiring full-time in-office work. The...

The rhetorical tautology, “Predictions are difficult, especially about the future” may feel particularly relevant today.1 The start of 2025 has been marked by low visibility, with two events casting a cloud of uncertainty over investor sentiment: the launch of...

As we have entered a new era of uncertainty, with an evolving trade war, slower economic growth and significant geopolitical conflict emerging regularly from south of the border, it’s worth a reminder: Your portfolio has been structured to provide solid risk-adjusted...

“The desire to perform all the time is usually a barrier to doingwell in the long run.” — Howard Marks With slower economic growth, an evolving tariff situation and rising geopolitical uncertainty, many investors may be looking at ways to take a more defensive stance...

“Any sound long-range investment program requires patience and perseverance. Perhaps that is why so few investors follow any plan. Investment success is the purpose of investment planning; but a by-product of a good plan is peace of mind.” — John Templeton It’s worth...

When the U.S. launched a trade war in January, many were quick to warn of a possible recession. With Canada’s economy already growing at a sluggish pace—GDP growth is projected at just 1.8 percent for 2025—the Bank of Canada estimated that a blanket 25 percent tariff...

Resolve to Review Your Will If you are looking for a financial resolution to start the year, why not make estate planning a priority? Every so often we hear stories about the consequences of not having a valid will. To die without one, known as dying “intestate,” can...

To a Trillion & Beyond... Warren Buffett, known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” is one of the most iconic investors of our time, and, arguably, the most successful investor alive today. At 94 years old, he ranks as the sixth richest person in the world on Forbes’ 2024...