Category Archives: Investing

  • TFSA contribution limit reduced

    January,14,2016

    The TFSA contribution limit has been reduced to $5500 per year starting Jan 1, 2016. This article by Peter Wouters (Director, Tax Retirement & Estate Planning Services, Wealth) of Empire Life explains the changes.  If you have any questions about…Continue Reading

  • Tips for volatility

    October,27,2015

    With the recent volatility of the markets, it is important to remember that, historically, the markets go up more than they go down, as illustrated by the graph “Up vs Down Markets” from Fidelity Investments. It is also important to…Continue Reading

  • TFSA vs RRSP

    August,12,2015

    One of the most common questions that we get asked is “Is it better to have a TFSA or an RRSP?”  Like most questions in life, the answer depends on your situation.  This comparison from Dynamic Funds lists some of…Continue Reading

  • Volatility as opportunity

    July,17,2015

    This is an excellent article from Edgepoint Wealth Management (www.edgepointwealth.com) that explains the difference between volatility and risk, two concepts that are often viewed as interchangeable.  Edgepoint states that the volatility of a company’s stock price should not necessarily be…Continue Reading

  • 40 Years of Investment History

    March,25,2015

    Over the years, despite ups and downs and all the political and global issues, those who have invested and stuck to their investment, have profited from the markets. All it takes is a little discipline and perseverance. Focus on the…Continue Reading