Looking Back at 2019 – And Ahead to 2020 It’s a new year and a new decade. In this update, I would like to provide you with a brief overview of some key investment market developments over the past quarter…
U.S. – IRAN CONFLICT
The U.S. – Iran conflict … What it Means to Investors Since the U.S. killing of Qassim Suleimani and the Iranian retaliatory missile strike against U.S. military facilities, the situation between the two countries seems to have de-escalated. Although experts…
DEBT SURVEY
Canadians’ Top Financial Goals for 2020 For the 10th straight year in a row paying down debt is the number one priority Canadians have for the new year, according to a recent report from CIBC. Paying down debt was the…
PREDICTIONS FOR 2020
2020 Predictions It’s a new year and a new decade. Here are some of the trends, technologies, travels and treatments that could emerge as opportunities for investors over the next 10 years. The Information Superhighway. Even though the Fifth generation…
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
Make S.M.A.R.T. Resolutions People who define their New Year’s resolutions are 10 times more likely to achieve their goals than people who don’t specify exactly what they want to accomplish. Losing weight, self-improvement, and getting one’s finances in order are…
Converting your RRSP to a RRIF this year?
If you are converting your RRSP into an RRIF this year, here are five things to consider; Making one last RRSP contribution If you are 71 years old and still have RRSP contribution room, consider making one last RRSP contribution…
You’ve been asked to be an Executor; Now what?
It’s not the kind of question that comes up every day; so before you accept automatically you should know what will be expected of you. Although you may be flattered by the request, your willingness to be someone’s executor should…
The Election is Over – Now What?
Described as one of the closest races in Canadian history the Liberals managed to maintain power albeit with a minority government. With the election now behind us, there are several issues and polices that will be the focus of debate…
Q3 Economic Update
I hope you had a great summer and have the opportunity to enjoy some pleasant fall weather as we head into the final few months of the year. I am writing to bring you up to date on some key…
Thankful to Retire in CANADA
Happy Thanksgiving! As you enjoy the time off and celebrate this long-weekend be grateful we are able to live, work and retire in one the greatest countries in the world. Here are 10 reasons why Canada is a great place…