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Budgeting for Inflation
If you thought the end of the pandemic would bring a return to economic normalcy, 2022 has certainly been surprising....
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...
This year create financial resolutions that you can stick to
A new year brings a host of new year’s resolutions. It’s very common for people to make these resolutions around...
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...
The Pros and Cons of Locking In Your Mortgage
The Pros and Cons of Locking In The holiday season is upon us, bringing an end to a tumultuous year....
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...
How to plan for your financial goals
You can start by answering these questions: What is your specific goal? What obstacle do you face in achieving this...
Why You Need an Emergency Fund And How to Get One
Building an emergency fund is something most people know they should do but few actually get around to doing. A...
Should You Spend the Full Mortgage Amount You’re Approved For?
Before you start shopping for a new home, you’ll need to know exactly how much house you can afford. Otherwise,...
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....
Welcome To The Leader’s Circle! Jason Vokey: Mortgage Intelligence
Working For You, Not The Banks Markets Served: The Niagara Region including Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines, Pelham, Welland, Fort...
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...
Ask the Expert: What is inflation?
Inflation is the price increase of a basket of goods and services over a year. It’s tracked by the Consumer...
What is a guaranteed investment fund?
With inflation making a comeback, investors now find themselves facing a new challenge: how can they protect the future buying...
Balancing Fun & Finances
Unless you have unlimited financial resources, you’ll need to think carefully about your saving, investing and spending decisions. But does...
Where to find help and funding to start a business
Since 2006, October has been Small Business Month in Canada. So as we prepare once again to celebrate the small...
Three tips to avoid blowing your travel budget
According to Statistics Canada, international travel by Canadians was down nearly 37% in the first three quarters of 2021 compared...
Education: A Good Investment
A growing number of children are benefiting from registered education savings plans and the accompanying Canada Education Savings Grants. Are...
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...
Niagara Shares
We’re once again excited to make our Niagara Shares available to our Members! Niagara Shares are a great investment option...
Retiring from work: A women’s perspective
To save for retirement with confidence, it’s important to think about when you want to retire and how you want...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Instant replay: Unretirement and the new retirement
In February 2022, the greatest quarterback of all time announced his retirement from professional sports at the age of 44....
