Top 5 Reasons People Don’t Speak to Money Professionals

Top 5 Reasons People Don’t Speak to Money Professionals Why are we so tentative when it comes to meeting with a money professional? After meeting with potential clients, I often hear, “Well that was not what I expected!” or “That was painless…actually quite enjoyable!” If we were to take a look at the top 5 … Read more

“Bubble Wrap” Your Retirement: Ensure you Have the Retirement of your Dreams

Bubble Wrap Your Retirement

“Bubble Wrap” Your Retirement: Ensure you Have the Retirement of Your Dreams You are working hard.  You are going through all of life’s stages, one step at a time.  Now you are at a place in your life where you need to start thinking about retirement.  I mean, you’ve done all the things you are … Read more

6 Streams to Pull Retirement Income From

6 Streams to Pull Retirement Income From

The way I see it, Canadian’s are not taking full advantage of their entitlements to create a comfortable and secure retirement.  How are you supposed to have your dream retirement if you don’t plan for it? I am a firm believer that you should have multiple streams of income throughout your lifetime, including retirement, as … Read more

Why an accountant isn’t always enough

Why an accountant isnt always enough

When it comes to your finances it is best to have a team of professionals, each with differentknowledge and skill sets, giving you advice. Your team should not solely include an accountant,but also a lawyer, financial planner, portfolio manager, and more. Each of these professionalsbrings a different opinion to the table and occasionally one may … Read more

When Low Fee Investment’s Don’t Pass the Stress Test

When Low Fee Investment’s Dont Pass the Stress Test

Over the last number of years, the prevailing narrative in the investment media has been centered around low fee investment products.  The wisdom is, why pay a 2% management fee for a mutual fund when you can get an ETF for 0.5% fee or less.  In a perfect world this makes perfect sense.  If a … Read more

4 times you should consider meeting with a financial planner

4 times you should consider meeting with a financial planner

Are you serious about building long-term wealth? You should probably meet with a certified financial planner.  They can help you organize your overall financial picture as well as help you implement strategies that can help you achieve your goals.  Following, are a few times when it would be in your best interest to meet with … Read more

Keep it in your Pocket

Keep it in your Pocket

Like so many self-employed, contract workers and owners of small businesses, the wish I hear about most is getting access to group insurance benefits coverage, at an affordable price.