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 […]
Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday. Part of it is the changing season and the beautiful autumn colours. Instead of being about consumerism, like virtually every other holiday, Thanksgiving is about gratitude and family. Gratitude is something I write about a […]
Thanks to summer vacations, weddings and outdoor barbecues, it’s easy to take on unexpected debt from June through August. In fact, a majority of Canadians say they spend more money on socializing during the summer months than any other time. […]
Naturally, as I wrote this on Canada Day, I spent some time sending out our best wishes to clients, colleagues, family and friends. Yes, I am wearing red and shite. In fact, I just took delivery of a red and […]
It’s a long game. You’ve got to have a strategy. Achieving early retirement is a pretty awesome feat. But that doesn’t mean early retirement is for everyone. This was something that we recently were discussing with a client who is […]
Writing my regular Northern River Reflection post for our corporate Facebook page today comes on a lazy Sunday morning at the cottage over one too many coffees. Let me retract, I used the word “lazy.” But that’s ok, I plan […]
Every Sunday, I take deliberate time to start my day. Every other day starts with a jolt. During this Sunday morning, I was thinking of the topic for this week’s blog. Writing is an important me time allowing me to […]
Canadians are eagerly awaiting their tax refund or have already pocketed their it from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). In 2016, 65 per cent tax returns processed yield refunds with the average cheque or direct deposit from the CRA coming […]
For some families, March Break is a must do family get away time. Its half way between Christmas and summer vacation. Many people need or want a break from the snow doldrums. It sees a furry of fun seeking travellers […]
Christmas can be one of the most expensive times of year. Everyone wants to buy nice gifts for their families and friends. The challenge is that this has morphed under the influence of a commercialized Christmas shopping season that runs […]
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