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9
Apr

Why you might need to update the executor in your will as you get older

Most Canadians eventually get around to estate planning and putting their financial affairs in order – even if that often occurs later in life than it should.

7
Apr

Cutting fuel taxes is a bad idea

Governments should support household incomes instead.

2
Apr

Why ESG Conscious Companies are Resilient Companies

The courageous leaders of today are those that are taking their social impact into account.

29
Mar

How expensive are food products getting in Canada? A breakdown of some popular items

Canadians can’t seem to catch a break at the grocery store as food prices continue to soar. Statistics Canada reported Wednesday that food prices rose 7.4 per cent in February compared with a year ago.

26
Mar

Neuroscience Explains Why You Need To Write Down Your Goals If You Actually Want To Achieve Them

Writing things down doesn’t just help you remember, it makes your mind more efficient by helping you focus on the truly important stuff. And your goals absolutely should qualify as truly important stuff.

25
Mar

Bonds, what are they good for? The 2022 edition.

Bonds, what are they good for? The 2022 edition. The pandemic has been a constant source of disruption, not just in financial markets, but to the everyday lives of virtually everybody across the world. As we enter the third year of this public health crisis, however, there appears to be growing optimism that the months ahead could represent a return…

24
Mar

Should you jump into retirement or ease in?

There are a lot of people out there who’ve made an investment in their career, and they don’t want to see it just evaporate so quickly. They enjoy what they do; they still have something to contribute. They want to transition into retirement at their own pace.

23
Mar

Loss Aversion: Don’t Let Cognitive Biases Influence Your Retirement Accounts

Loss aversion is one type of cognitive bias studied in behavioral economics that may impact your finances.

18
Mar

The best financial advice I ever received

There are simple rules you can follow to set yourself up for financial success.

13
Mar

Dying Young Is Not A Retirement Plan

Yes, many retirees may die with significant assets. However, this helps to ensure that they have sufficient assets to support their lifestyle should they make it to age 100.