Saving Up For The Adolescent Years
Posted on:Have you considered putting aside extra funds for the teenage years? If you have not thought about this, then you may want to if you have a child that is quickly headed towards the adolescent years. This can be a turbulent time, not just with the emotion and drama it can bring, but also with all of the associated expenses that it can add to the family budget. When you think of your family…
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What to Do After a Loved One Dies
Posted on:No matter how much we desire to protect the people most precious to us, the death of a family member is almost always met with some level of disbelief. In addition to the grief and mourning that follows the passing of a loved one, survivors are also left with the task of handling a variety of different matters at a time when they are probably least emotionally prepared to do so. Here are some…
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Back to Basics
Posted on:What problems does the financial industry solve for Canadian consumers? Where is the value added for interacting with the financial industry and why use an Advisor versus doing it yourself online? To address these questions, here is a refresher on why the financial industry exists in the first place. Simply speaking, there are two basic functions for the financial industry: The first is providing…
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Identifying Alzheimer's Symptoms
Posted on:As the human brain ages and matures, it’s perfectly natural for memory to undergo a great deal of changes. The brain becomes less pliable and less able to form memories, which can lead to occasional forgetfulness or absent-mindedness. More severe symptoms might be a sign of something more serious, such as Alzheimer’s. According to research collected by organizations like the Alzheimer’s Society…
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Principal Residence Exemption Rule Changes
Posted on:The new October 2016 Federal Government Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) rules are causing many Canadians to review and revise existing Wills and Estate Planning strategies according to STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Planners). To track the capital gains that foreign buyers have been avoiding on the purchase and sale of Canadian residential real estate, the new federal rules have…
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