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October 24, 2009
I’m 63 and Scared (Financial Services Ottawa)
The market crash hammered Louise Stanton’s RRSP. Can she still afford to retire? MoneySense Magazine, by Julie CazzinOctober 2009 Louise Stanton always dreamed […]
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September 24, 2009
Responding to HNW Fears of Scandals (Financial Services)
Earl Jones and Bernie Madoff defrauded investors of millions and billions of dollars, respectively Advisor.ca, by Alison MacAlpineSeptember 2009 They both ran schemes […]
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August 24, 2009
Top Tips From Financial Experts
Our experts’ advice for the decade ahead MoneySense Magazine, by MoneySense staffAugust 2009 To help you navigate the decade ahead, we asked some […]
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August 24, 2009
Finding a Reputable Financial Advisor
Watching the recent investment fraud of Earl Jones unfold, many investors may be shaking their heads at the injustice of the theft […]
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June 24, 2009
Overcoming Obstacles to Fee-based Business (Financial Services)
Marc Lamontagne, an advisor and principal at Ryan Lamontagne Inc. describes three perceived obstacles to fee-based planning Investment Executive TV – CIFPs […]
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May 24, 2009
Officers In Distress (Financial Services Ottawa)
Can two married police officers afford to become a one-income family? MoneySense Magazine, by Julie CazzinMay 2009 Mandy Albano wants to change her […]
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February 24, 2009
Nortel Pensioners And Employees Still Looking For Answers (Financial Services Ottawa)
(Requires RealPlayer) CBC Radio, by Julie IretonFebruary 2009 Listen: Nortel pensioners and employees still looking for answers
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February 24, 2009
Setting Financial Goals For 2009
Money is on nearly everyone’s minds these days. Do I have enough? How can I get more? Where did mine go? Bankrate.ca, by […]
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February 24, 2009
Claiming Names (Financial Services Ottawa)
What does it mean when advisors describe themselves, or their services, as fee-only, fee-for-service, or fee-based? Advisors Edge Report, by Marc Lamontagne, CFP, […]
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January 24, 2009
Solving Retirees’ RRIF Withdrawal Woes (Financial Services Ottawa)
If you’re a retiree, forced to withdraw a percentage of taxable dollars from a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), you’re probably ticked […]
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December 24, 2008
Women Investors: Learning To Take Risk (Financial Planning Ottawa)
When it comes to investing, there is a general rule of thumb: the greater the risk, the greater the potential returns Manulife […]
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December 8, 2008
Family File Revisited (Financial Planning Ottawa)
Will the Blitts ever be able to help their daughter buy a home? Financial Post MagazineDecember 2008 Then: Back in the spring, Ottawa […]
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November 24, 2008
Planned To Death (Investment Advisor)
The Greens have lots of professional advice — and tons of debt to show for it MoneySense Magazine, by Julie CazzinNovember 2008 Brian […]
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October 24, 2008
Segregated Funds: A Cracked Nest Egg (Investment Advisor)
“Seg” funds no longer make much sense MoneySense Magazine, by Julie CazzinOctober 2008 If you’re a senior citizen, a small business owner or […]
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October 24, 2008
How Things Work: Is There a Bear In Your Financial Portfolio?
“Is there a bear in your portfolio?” screamed the ad with the picture of a mean-looking grizzly. It sure got my attention […]
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June 24, 2008
Rich Man, Poor Man (Financial Services Ottawa)
Is Sam Reynolds crazy to give up a $250,000 job and become a social worker? MoneySense Magazine, by Julie CazzinSummer 2008 Sam Reynolds […]
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May 24, 2008
Time To Move Ahead (Financial Services Ottawa)
Charlotte Dobson has lost her health, her home, her husband. Now she’s ready for some good news MoneySense Magazine, by Julie CazzinMay 2008 […]
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April 24, 2008
Oh, Give Them a Home (Financial Services Ottawa)
The Blitts want to help their daughter and her fiancé buy their first house. But with their own retirement looming, how generous […]
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