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The 50-30-20 Rule

“At this point last January, I was determined to change my relationship with money forever,” says Daniel. This is a New Year’s resolution he shared with 69% of Canadians last year1. However, unlike most others, Daniel has been able to stick with his promise to get control of his financial …

If you’re in your 50s, and thinking about your financial future makes you anxious, you’re not alone. 70% of Canadians are worried they won’t have enough money to retire1. While you can’t go back in time to save more or spend less, it’s not too late to get started. Even …

Which Type of Investor Are You?

Many investors are very focused on annual returns and others worry about losing money if the economy goes into a recession. The reality is that how to approach or react to different scenarios really depends on what type of investor you are. In other words, context and your financial plan …

Now may be the perfect time to teach your children about financial independence. There are plenty of real-life examples in the media of how not to manage your finances. To really teach children money management skills, they must learn to handle money personally and to make consequential decisions on how …

Gifts That Keep On Giving

It’s that time of year when wish lists for gifts are circulating. Before purchasing that iPad, game system, e-bike or leather jacket, consider a gift that will keep giving well into the future.   After years of overspending on her children, this is what Maude will be doing this year. …

Healthy, Wealthy and Wise

According to the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada1, good health is determined by mental, physical, and financial wellness. In other words: mind, body, and money. Physical and mental health makes sense, but what is financial wellness?   Financial wellness doesn’t necessarily mean you have millions of dollars invested, although you’ve …

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