This past week saw a member of our family pass away after a courageous battle with cancer. Fortunately, he was a person who insisted his finances and related affairs were in order to make the transition to his survivors a […]
Recently, we’ve had discussions with clients heading south to sanity in this wicked weather environment. Come winter, many “snowbirds” head south. If you plan to escape Canada for the winter, be certain your financial life is in order before you […]
I received a book I ordered through Indigo that I have been anxiously waiting for. Its called Once Around Algonquin by a friend named Kevin. Hs is one of my natural mentors. I opened the book and read the name […]
I had an interesting question posed to me recently. How do creatives engage with financial planners? Is it hard for creatives to embrace financial planning? Is the analytical side of planning a challenge for the creative minded? To define a […]
We are now half way through the first month of 2019. Given the recent volatility in stocks and worries about the economy, predicting what the new year will bring is no easy task. But there are some steps you can […]
Another new year. Another new debt. Well, at least for some. One in ten people will still be paying off their Christmas debts next year, according to research. While the majority of people will take an average of six months […]
It is less than two weeks to Christmas. All the major shopping malls have been decked out in holiday splendour since Halloween. Yet many of us are just starting or still doing their Christmas shopping. As you are doing your […]
There’s nothing subtle about the appeals landing daily in our inboxes and mailboxes: “Please send your generous contribution today.” “Every gift counts.” “We’re counting on you to renew your support.” “You make a difference in the lives of….” They make […]
This past week has reminded us that winter is around the corner. Albeit early in the year, we have had our first snow in the middle of November. To some, too soon. To others, its just fine. I hear the […]
Did anyone notice that the earth seems to be continually spinning faster and faster? Or does it just feel that way? That’s the way we are living our lives. What’s the cause? While this is not a blog post relating […]