A couple of years ago I wanted a new deck.  I checked around and found out what the professionals were charging, and I thought that it was too much.  How difficult is it to build a deck?  After a little…Continue Reading

After about 3 months of isolation we are all getting tired of reading about it so I thought it would be nice to return to basics and talk about the difference between saving and investing.  This article from Fidelity explains…Continue Reading

We’ve all been in isolation for a while now and are anxious to get out and return to normal.  But will that normal be the same normal as the before-time?  We are experiencing the biggest medical emergency since 1918.  Is…Continue Reading

Lumino Health from Sun Life has put together a resource page for the COVID-19 pandemic. It has links to tips and government resources.  It has also has other health related articles. Stay safe & Stay Healthy! Chris COVID-19 resources

We are currently living through interesting times and trying to make the best out of the situation. I would like you to know that I have been, and continue to be, able to work remotely through phone & video calls,…Continue Reading

Year end statements for 2019 are arriving, so I thought it would be a great time to share this short video from Edgepoint that explains the proper way to calculate your investment return.  It also goes over the difference between…Continue Reading

Happy New Year everyone.  I hope you all have a great year! Have you made any resolutions for 2020?  Have you set any goals?  Have you completed your goals in the past or are does your motivation decline as the…Continue Reading

With the holiday season upon us, our credit cards are starting to take a beating.  For a lot of us, this time of year puts a strain on our finances.  Unfortunately, there is pressure to find the perfect gift for…Continue Reading

Figuring out your income when you retire can be difficult.  There are tons of books and articles that seem to offer easy to follow recipes about how to manage the multiple sources of your income in retirement.  There is, however,…Continue Reading

In my last two articles about life insurance and critical illness insurance, I said that they are often underappreciated financial tools that can help a family in a time of tragedy.  This month, I will take a closer look at…Continue Reading