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Disability insurance for the self employed

Disability insurance for the self employed

If you were to walk down the street and ask ten people what their most-valuable financial asset is, there is a good chance that all ten would point to assets such as a house, cottage, or investment portfolio. However, if you think about it, your most valuable...

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Rising interest rates create opportunities for bonds

Rising interest rates create opportunities for bonds

Well, it has been tough for the investment landscape this year and the Bank of Canada, determined to choke off rapid inflation before it becomes a permanent feature of the Canadian economy, is steering toward another three-quarter-point interest rate even as the...

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How to avoid losing money

How to avoid losing money

When the stock market takes a tumble, it can be nerve-wracking to see your portfolio drop in value and tempting to pull your money out of before stock prices fall any further. If you're worried about losing money during this market downturn, you're not alone. There is...

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Health and Dental Insurance Explained

Health and Dental Insurance Explained

Think of health insurance as something that is there to help protect your health and your budget. It covers expenses you incur from dental care as well as illness and accident costs that are not covered by your provincial or territorial health insurance. In a...

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Awakening to Inflation

Awakening to Inflation

Higher prices can chip away at your savings, so position your money to stay a step ahead. If it feels like your dollar doesn’t go quite as far as it used to, you aren’t imagining it. The reason is inflation, which describes the gradual rise in prices and slow decline...

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DIY Investing vs Hiring a Financial Advisor

DIY Investing vs Hiring a Financial Advisor

The rise of do-it-yourself (DIY) investors was incredible over the last two years, platforms like RobinHood and Questrade saw record new users over the last 2 years. The COVID-19 pandemic gave rise to a new wave of investors, many who suddenly had more time and money...

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Insured Retirement Plans (IRP)

Insured Retirement Plans (IRP)

One of the most utilized tools in funding an estate plan is term or permanent life insurance. The IRP is a financial planning strategy that uses life insurance to build your wealth for retirement with the following benefits: A solution to current and...

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Funding Business Buy-Sell Agreements with Insurance

Funding Business Buy-Sell Agreements with Insurance

In order to ensure the orderly succession of a business, it is wise for business owners (whether they are incorporated or not) to enter into a buy-sell agreement. The buy-sell agreement creates the conditions for purchase due to an unexpected event to one or more of...

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What should I look for in a disability policy?

What should I look for in a disability policy?

There are many features of a disability insurance policy and they are all important. However, not every disability policy is the same and not every policy has the same features. Whether you are looking for disability insurance for a small...

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Protecting your Child’s Money with In-trust Accounts

Protecting your Child’s Money with In-trust Accounts

Parents and other relatives frequently use in-trust accounts to save money for a child that will be given to them when they reach the age of majority.  These trusts are a convenient way for parents and grandparents to set aside funds for minor children, allowing...

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Disability insurance for the small business owners

Disability insurance for the small business owners

Did you know that there is a one-in-three chance of being disabled for a period of at least 90 days before age 65[1]? That's eight times the risk of premature death. The statistics also include disability leave as a result of mental health issues: As a business owner,...

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War in Ukraine: How markets respond to acts of war

After several weeks of escalating tensions, on February 21, 2022 Russia announced that it would recognize two pro-Moscow areas of Ukraine – Donetsk and Lukansk – as independent states [1]. Russia then quickly moved troops into these two areas. Investors,...

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Why your business should have an advisory board

Why your business should have an advisory board

Often, business owners trust their instincts when making business decisions and sometimes they are right, other times, it lies with a vengeance.  Imagine having a circle of trusted professionals you can call on when you have a question or need advice for your...

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Succession planning and the IPP

Canada’s economic prosperity has been built by the ingenuity of its entrepreneurs and their families, who create and grow their business and employ millions of Canadians. Whether it be a corner store, restaurant, a potato farm, or a brewery; the family business...

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To raise or not to raise

To raise or not to raise

One may not think this to be a deep and philosophical question, but it is one that burrows deep in the minds of many employers.  Small business owners want to offer benefits, but it is often overlooked in favour of raises with the assumption that it makes...

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What are the next big Investment opportunities?

What are the next big Investment opportunities?

There is a lot going on in the markets between social media, Reddit, the rise of the DIY investor, hedge funds, the battle, etc. Many people have a FOMO (fear of missing out) which is often counterbalanced with FOL (the fear of losing). It is said that John D....

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