On the seventh day of Christmas, Melanie Duggan, our Senior Investment Associate, nominated Alpha House.
Why? “Living in the inner city, I’ve witnessed the struggles that many individuals face daily,” said Melanie. “The impact of addiction and homelessness is tangible.”
“Alpha House’s commitment to providing shelter, detox programs, and outreach services not only offers immediate assistance, but also plays a crucial role in connecting clients to more appropriate community resources. I am particularly inspired by the work of the HELP program, formerly known as DOAP (Downtown Outreach Addictions Partnership) team. By providing support and connecting clients to the necessary resources, Alpha House contributes significantly to reducing unnecessary uses of health care and criminal justice interventions.”
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From the entire team at the Baun & Pate Investment Group, we wish you and your family a very Happy Holiday Season and Prosperous New Year.
As the Roman philosopher and statesman Lucius Annaeus Seneca once said: “Yield not to adversity; trust not to prosperity; keep before your eyes the full scope of Fortune’s power, as if she would surely do whatever is in her power to do.” This sentiment resonates as we examine the current economic landscape shaped by Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
The markets were well behaved in the third quarter, playing out as we expected with a few bouts of volatility at the start of August and September. Market participants have moved their focus away from inflation, as it looks to be under control, and instead, the key data point each month has been the jobs reports.
Congratulations to Baun & Pate Investment Group for being recognized as a 5-Star Advisory Team with Wealth Professional Canada Magazine.
There are moments in life that leave a lasting impression. For me, two significant memories from the 1985 Live Aid concert stand out: Queen’s iconic performance and Dire Straits, featuring Sting, introducing the world to their classic song Money for Nothing. Since the late 1980s, following Japan’s economic miracle, the idea of creating “money for nothing” has become a go-to strategy for many involved in crafting fiscal policy. However, this tactic ultimately solves nothing. Should investors be concerned?
The costliest piece of advice is the one usually obtained for free. This is the first thing that comes to mind when I hear “so and so told me to do this to save on probate.” Don’t get me wrong, probate fee planning is important for those in high-fee provinces like British Columbia (1.4%) and Nova Scotia (1.7%), but even if you reside in areas with nominal fees like Alberta ($525), planning can potentially speed up the transition of your estate.
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