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RRSP or TFSA: Which one makes sense for you?
At first glance, many investors are left wondering whether they should invest in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or an...
Protect Your Finances from “Cyberthieves”
You’ve no doubt heard reports of personal data being stolen and used for financial fraud – anything from online shopping...
2022 year-end checklist: Looking back and looking forward
2022 was a year of ups and downs. High inflation and rising interest rates resulted in challenging financial situations for...
Filing your taxes: DIY or hire a professional?
Considering whether to complete your taxes yourself or hire a tax professional? Here are some pros and cons of each...
When should you begin receiving CPP and OAS
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) retirement benefits both have a normal start date of age 65....
Charitable giving using life insurance
As her family all gathered to sit down at the Thanksgiving dinner table, Mable felt she had an extra-special reason...
Questions to ask your financial advisor
You should always be able to ask as many questions as you’d like when working with your financial advisor. So,...
Retirement: What every investor needs to know
In a 2022 study conducted by Edward Jones and Age Wave, 54% of retirees and pre-retirees over 45 said they...
Balancing Fun & Finances
Unless you have unlimited financial resources, you’ll need to think carefully about your saving, investing and spending decisions. But does...
Look at your financial situation holistically
What’s the biggest financial mistake you can make? Choosing the wrong investments? Waiting too long to save for retirement? Underestimating...
Investing Rules of the Road
Your investment goals are as unique as the route you take to reach them. But regardless of your course, we...
Prepare yourself for a long retirement
We all want to live long lives. We all expect to live long lives. But are we financially prepared for...
What does the First Home Savings Account mean for new buyers?
In the 2022 Federal Budget, Deputy Prime Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland announced a new tax-free plan to help more...
Received an inheritance? Here’s what to do next
According to estimates, about $1 trillion will be transferred from one generation to the next between 2016 and 2026.1 Have...
Defining your legacy: A women’s perspective
If you’re married, you may own many of your financial assets jointly with your spouse, which can help simplify things...
Financial Checklist for Newer Parents
If you’re a new parent, or even if you’ve been one for a little while, you’re no doubt filled with...
Father’s Day Gifts for Your Children
If you’re a dad, you may be in line to get some nice gifts on Father’s Day. But your greatest...
Time For Some Financial Spring Cleaning
Spring is here and for many that means a fresh beginning and the time to spruce things up. This year,...
How can you meet your short-term goals?
Why do you invest? If you’re like most people, you’d probably say that, among other things, you want to retire...
Ensure You’re Properly Insured
There’s certainly been plenty of volatility and uncertainty the past few months, but one aspect of your financial picture has...
