The Role of Luck in Your Planning
Posted on:One of the most interesting facets of the financial services industry is how so many people tend to invest their money and plan their financial affairs by chasing trends and doing what is "popular". For example, many investors like a "sure thing" and will often pile into an investment sector that is hot. As human beings we often like to see evidence first that something is coming into reality…
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Advice for Small Business Owners
Posted on:Similar to the situation of individual Canadians, small business owners must deal with a variety of financial challenges in order to grow their businesses. Besides managing issues like cash flow and assets, small businesses must also think about taxes on income. Without a doubt, tax return filing can be an intimidating experience for many business owners, but the process can be greatly simplified…
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Should You Prepare Your Own Will?
Posted on:Earl wants to control the distribution of his estate when he dies and feels that a Will is a good idea. He had heard the ads on radio and TV about do-it-yourself Wills and bought a National Legal Will Kit. The booklet he received a few weeks later contained lots of useful information. There was a Glossary of Legal Terms that helped Earl understand the language of Wills and estates. It contained a…
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The Often Unasked Question
Posted on:With the December market correction in both the US, Canada and elsewhere slowly receding into the past, it is a good time to review what exactly happened and how clients have reacted to the recent events. To put December into context, it was the most severe correction late in the year since the early 1930's. The market valuations improved dramatically as a result of the correction with Price\…
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Starting Out on the Right Track
Posted on:A wedding day can be a springboard into many new and exciting adventures. With all the excitement leading up to the big day, the new couple routinely focuses so much energy on planning the event that they seldom spend any time discussing other important life issues - like developing a sound financial strategy for the future. As couples embark on a new life journey together, it is important to…
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