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Get a Game Plan for 
Your Finances

Finance

In the last three years, I’ve had to change my will, banking services, and life insurance. For the most part, I was reacting to increased fees and charges rather than acting on new or better opportunities that would have benefited my family. Luckily, I work in the financial services industry and have the contacts, time, and financial tools to easily make those changes. However, for most people, finding the time and information is often a challenge. That’s where a financial quarterback comes in.

Beware of long-term bonds in a low-interest environment

Finance

We are making investment decisions in troubling times, surrounded by worrisome global financial uncertainties that may take decades to resolve. Slowing economic growth and the European debt contagion are causing financial markets to gyrate wildly and forcing many investors to rethink their investment strategies.

 
 

ETFs: A how-to for investors

Finance

 

Sales of exchange traded funds (ETFs) have exploded in Canada in the past two years. According to a report by Morningstar, sales grew by $4.5 billion in the first quarter of 2012, reaching a cumulative value of $49.1 billion by March 31.

Private health services plans for small businesses

Finance

 

If you own a small business and are tired of paying medical and dental bills for you and your family with personal after-tax dollars, 
you should investigate a little-known section of the tax act.

Think ‘when,’ not ‘if’

Finance

 

With the right approach, small-business owners can benefit by preparing for the worst.

Saving Strategies

Finance

 

Small businesses should look at Group RRSPs as an alternative to costly traditional pension plans, while individuals can’t go wrong with a TFSA.

Do the REIT thing

Finance

 

With real estate investment trusts, you can own property free of the headaches that come with being a landlord.

Think you’re protected by mortgage insurance? Don’t bet your life on it

Finance

 

We’ve advised many clients over the years that insurance is a vital part of everyone’s financial plan; it is meant to protect you and your family should an unexpected loss of life happen. However, many families, unfortunately, have found out that it doesn’t always end up that way. The issue here is mortgage insurance sold by banks and mortgage brokers.

Rethink the way you invest

Finance

 

A long-term outlook and knowing your goals are key to sustainable wealth creation.

An open and closed case

Finance

 

Not as well known as their open-end counterparts, closed-end trusts can be excellent bets for income 
and growth.

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