Empty Nests and New Beginnings
Posted on:The term 'empty nest' evokes different feelings for everyone. It may have happened way too fast or maybe it took far too long, but with all your children almost grown and out of the house, a new phase of your life is about to begin. As with every stage of your journey, finances will play a key role in what's possible for you during your empty nest phase. By fine-tuning your current financial…
Read MoreHow NOT to Plan your Estate
Posted on:Your death will create problems. There will be three types - emotional, legal and financial. You can do certain things now, while you're alive, to reduce or increase these problems and make your heirs either love you or hate you. EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS You can increase the emotional upset after your death by leaving your affairs in a mess. Hide your will, or better still, don't make one. Have a…
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Emerging Opportunities
Posted on:When pondering the financial impacts of the Covid-19 quarantine and the resulting global economic shutdown, it helps to visualize dropping a pebble in a pool of water. As any child knows, the ripples start moving away from the point of impact until they disappear across the pond and finally dissipate, and the waters return to their calm state. As various provinces take steps to fully restart…
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This Advice Could Save You a Fortune
Posted on:Most people mistakenly believe that they will never fall victim to financial or identity theft. The sad reality is that billions of dollars are lost each year to these crimes, and the losses are only getting bigger. Here are some steps you can take to reduce your chances of becoming a fraud victim: Keep it thin. Don't carry extra credit cards, birth certificate, social insurance number card or…
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Many Canadians Unaware of Retirement Needs
Posted on:It appears that while many Canadians faithfully invest funds into their workplace retirement plans they are somewhat lackadaisical when it comes to determining their retirement needs as well as measuring their progress towards those needs. In a survey conducted by Ipsos Reid in February 2015*, it was found that only 50 percent of Canadians are following a financial plan and only less than half…
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