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The Ravages of Alzheimer's

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The Baby Boomers have become known as the sandwich generation as they are wedged between the dependency needs of aging parents and the needs of their children. Those hit the hardest have been the families ravaged by the onset of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Baby Boomers now find themselves reaching the age when the disease is more likely to strike. Very few are prepared for the emotional and…

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Generating Investment Returns

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During our ongoing weekly discussions with clients, we occasionally get questions from individuals about their approach to investing – particularly in terms of fees and value. The questions are usually focused on the cost of accessing investment advice, or the cost of buying specific investment vehicles such as mutual fund, ETFs etc. With the rise of fintech, trading platforms for smartphones…

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Get Smart Savings Tips

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Balance in life is essential for well-being. Since finances are a number one stressor for most Canadians1, how you manage your money plays a key role in finding and maintaining that balance. We've curated some savings tips to help ensure you can enjoy your life now while also saving for your future. Budget A budget is the best tool to help you achieve financial balance. It's essentially a…

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Estate Plans and Your Children

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After spending a lifetime managing your money to ensure that you actually have something to leave to your heirs, there are some questions that might naturally spring to mind. How much should you leave them? Should you make arrangements to give it to them while you're still alive? More importantly, will giving them a large sum of money actually help them or set them up for failure? These are just…

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What makes a good financial strategy?

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When you’re going on a journey, there are three essential questions to ensure you have a great trip. How will I get there? How much will it cost? How will I deal with the unexpected? Answering these questions thoughtfully will allow for a more pleasant trip. A written financial strategy serves the same purpose in the bigger picture of life. When you have a plan for your financial journey, it’s…

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