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July 7, 2012
2012 Fellow of FPSC Recipients Announced
Distinction recognizes those who have made exceptional contributions towards advancing the financial planning profession. Investment Executive, IE StaffJuly 2012 “Congratulations to this year’s […]
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June 23, 2012
Time for couple to change their game plan?
Stan wants to quit his job to start a business that buys and renovates residential properties for short- and long-term leasing. Globe […]
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June 23, 2012
Are you really cut out to be a landlord?
Bounced cheques, leaky faucets and tricky tax laws can make you regret the day you became a landlord. MoneySense Magazine, Julie CazzinSummer 2012 […]
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March 24, 2012
RRSP OR TFSA?
As the RRSP deadline approaches, some Canadians wonder whether they should use a TFSA instead. Here’s how to find out. MoneySense Magazine, Julie […]
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March 24, 2012
Maximize your RRSP
With endless expenses and competing financial priorities, there never seems to be enough money left over for RRSPs. MoneySense Magazine, Julie CazzinFebruary/March 2012 […]
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February 24, 2012
Winding up your RRSP: Don’t get hit by deadlines, penalties
Options and tips for winding up your retirement savings plan. CBC.ca, Tom McFeatFebruary 2012 “When people are close to retirement, I recommend raising […]
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February 24, 2012
A Perfect Portfolio
Want to build a nest egg that gives you the growth you need while protecting you from crashes? Here’s how to do […]
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January 24, 2012
Gen X and Gen Y: Deluded when it comes to retirement?
Oh, to be young again! It seems the Generation X and Generation Y Canadian cohorts are increasingly optimistic when it comes to […]
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January 24, 2012
6 ways to help your RRSP through volatile markets
Here are some portfolio strategies experts suggest for uncertain markets. CBC.ca, Tom McFeatJanuary 2012 “Headlines can certainly be disconcerting,” admits Marc Lamontagne. “You […]
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January 24, 2012
Here’s what your adviser really thinks of you
Here’s some tough love from your investment adviser: You’re not saving enough, you’re not engaged enough in your finances and you’re too […]
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December 24, 2011
Ask Moneysense
My wife and I would like to use the S80,OOO we hold in RRSPs to purchase a cottage. Can we hold the […]
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December 24, 2011
How to spend on your kids and lower debt
Like many parents, Kim Petch and her husband have wrestled with a dilemma at one time or another: Should they spend more […]
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December 24, 2011
REITs more than a roof over your head
How would you like a nice 14% average total return each year for the past decade from your real estate holdings? Before […]
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November 24, 2011
The elusive search for financial advice
Fee-only advice is client-friendly, and it turns advisers into professionals who sell expertise rather than products Globe and Mail, by Rob CarrickNovember 2011 A young […]
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November 24, 2011
Get more out of your TFSA
Canadians love Tax-Free Savings Accounts, but are you getting the full benefit? MoneySense.ca, by Julie CazzinNovember 2011 When Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) first appeared in […]
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September 24, 2011
Is it wise to downsize?
OTTAWA – Your house is worth a fortune – why not tap into that wealth by retiring to a smaller place? MoneySense.ca, by Julie […]
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August 24, 2011
How to lose debt weight
OTTAWA – An expert in personal financial planning says that even though the average Canadian continues to add debt, it’s never too […]
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July 24, 2011
A Haircut That Makes Cents
Those who heeded the advice of the wealthy barber can look forward to his return. Ottawainsight (Carleton University), Jillian EnglishJuly 2011 “To expect […]
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