Category Archives: Investing

Saving and investing can seem complicated and this often leads to a paralysis of action.  There is so much information, it can be hard to determine what is right for you.  Faced with too much to process, it is easier…Continue Reading

Planning for your retirement can seem like an overwhelming task.  It is so far away and the amount of money needed to save appears like an insurmountable sum.  It is so much easier to focus on the here and now. …Continue Reading

After taking a holiday form blogging in the summer, I want to start up again with this 3rd quarter commentary from Geoff MacDonald, a portfolio Manager from Edgepoint Wealth Management. I know what you are thinking – “A 3rd quarter…Continue Reading

The past few months I have written about the link between stress, health, and finances. I would like to continue the discussion by focusing on how stress can impact your financial decisions and discuss some strategies to help mitigate the…Continue Reading

Last month I talked about the importance of managing your cash flow and how it forms the basis of a solid financial foundation – and reduce stress.  This month, I want to talk about a few simple savings strategies to…Continue Reading

There has been some press lately centred on whether financial advisors provide true advice or are just sales people.  The truth is that some advisors are just sales people and don’t really provide true advice.  I recently received a phone…Continue Reading

“If we don’t make our own future, it will be made for us.” ― Mike Klepper January is typically the time of year that people make resolutions and attempt to change their lives.  And why not?  A new year is…Continue Reading

2016 Budget Overview The new Liberal government delivered its first federal budget on March 22 in Ottawa. While you’ve probably seen plenty of media coverage, we thought you would appreciate an overview of how some of the budget items relate…Continue Reading

Do you feel that you can time the market?  This game let’s you try without anything to lose (or gain).  It can be found on the Quartz website. This game will show you just how foolish it is to sell…Continue Reading