As our neighbours to the south go to the polls early November, we thought that it would be timely to look at the impact that US Elections have had on your investments and financial markets as a whole. Every four years, investors inevitably focus on the possible...
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Back to School: Improving Your Financial Literacy This Fall
As schools are back in and fall creeps up on us, it's a great time to focus on improving our financial literacy. Here’s are a few important things to remember along the way; Set Financial Goal: Start by defining clear, achievable goals—whether it’s saving for a down...
AI Revolution: Managing Market Exuberance
There is a sense that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to define the next decade. Its impact on industries, societies, and daily life may be profound, reshaping how we work, communicate, and innovate in ways that were previously unimaginable…
“Those who understand it, earn it..”
With the NHL playoffs beginning a few weeks ago, no doubt many of you witnessed the continued obsession self-directed platforms put on “Retiring 30% Wealthier”. If you have seen these ads, it would suggest you would do well with them. The constant undermining of...
When Should You Turn Your RRSP into a RIF?
As Canadians plan for retirement, one looming decision is when to convert their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF). While the deadline to convert to a RRIF is Dec 31st in the year you turn 71, retirees...
Federal Budget 2024 – Impact to Investors
Last week the Canadian government presented their 2024 Federal Budget, which contained several items that may be of interest to Canadians. From a financial standpoint, at first glance the main concern with this budget is that it lacks clear priorities and fails to...
“How much do we need to retire at 65?”
With so many sources contributing to a households’ retirement income in Canada, many pre-retirees have a hard time wrapping their head around how far their savings can take them in retirement. When we are preparing retirement projections, as you may imagine the #1...
The Millionaire’s Mind(set)
There’s an old book we’ve had in our office for over 20 years titled The Millionaire Next Door, which was published in 1996 by Dr. Tom Stanley and his colleague Bill Danko. Every time we open it up again, right off the bat you see “Wealth is what you accumulate,...
Steps to Lower Your Income Taxes
Over the next few months everyone will be gearing up for income tax season. In the year ahead, set yourself up for a more favourable income tax situation in 2023 & 2024. Consider; Maximizing Registered Retirement Plan (RRSP) Contributions: One of the only ways you...
2024 TFSA Limit and Insights
The new Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution limit for 2024 was released last month, and it is $7,000, bringing the TFSA dollar limit from $88,000 to $95,000 (assuming you were 18 in 2009). The TFSA is an amazing account for Canadians, but for many new...
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US Election and The Stock Market
As our neighbours to the south go to the polls early November, we thought that it would be timely to look at the impact that US Elections have had on your investments and financial markets as a...
Back to School: Improving Your Financial Literacy This Fall
As schools are back in and fall creeps up on us, it's a great time to focus on improving our financial literacy. Here’s are a few important things to remember along the way; Set Financial Goal:...