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2023 Federal Budget with Peter Bowen of Fidelity Canada

Join us for an exclusive interview with Peter Bowen, the VP, Tax Retirement Research at Fidelity Canada, as he gives us an inside look into ...
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What’s Your Cognitive Life Expectancy?

What is your “cognitive life expectancy?” One study suggests that, on average, brain health declines around 12 years after the age of 65. This means ...
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Fixed Income — Where to From Here?

After a difficult year in 2022, some investors have been asking: what lies ahead for the fixed-income market? Modern portfolio theory has been built upon ...
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Market Insight: April 2023 – Dr. James Thorne, Ph.D., Chief Market Strategist

This year’s federal budget proposed a new tool intended to help support new home buyers. Expected to begin in 2023, the First Home Savings Account ...
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Be Aware of Evolving Scams

PROTECTING YOUR PERSONAL FINANCES BE AWARE OF EVOLVING SCAMS Financial scams continue to be on the rise and the level of sophistication is growing.1 Phishing ...
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Investing in “Tax-Smart” Ways

INVESTING IN “TAX-SMART” WAYS HAVE YOU MAXIMIZED TAX-ADVANTAGED ACCOUNTS? We aren’t doing a good job fully maximizing TFSA contributions — even the wealthiest Canadians appear ...
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New Year’s Advice for the Younger Generation: It Starts With Saving!

At one time in the not-so-distant past, our society was tuned into saving. We wouldn’t think of buying something until we saved enough cash to ...
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When Was the Last Time You Reviewed Your Will?

Over the years, the statistics haven’t changed much: the majority of people still do not have a Will and, for those who do, it may ...
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March Market Insights: Fire and Ice – The Fight Between Inflation and Deflation

“Some say the world will end in fire, some say ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire, I hold with those who favor fire. But ...
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Deferring OAS Benefits: What’s the Break-Even Age?

Many high-net-worth investors do not require income from Old Age Security (OAS) benefits, thus having the option to defer the start of payments. While the ...
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A Silver Lining to Inflation? Adjustments to the TFSA & CPP Make a Difference

If there is any good news that can come with high inflation rates, it may be the resulting cost-of-living adjustment. Each year, certain personal income ...
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February Market Insights: Apocalypse Delayed – The U.S. Debt-Ceiling Debate

“It’s never paid to bet against America.” — Warren Buffett What if the US Government Defaults on its Debt? If the U.S. was to default ...
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The RRSP & RRIF: Be Aware of Taxable Withdrawals

The market volatility in 2022 put many asset values under pressure. Yet, markets are cyclical and we expect prices to eventually resume their climb in ...
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To Start a New Year: In Need of a Bit More Happiness?

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal suggests that we may all be in need of a bit more happiness.1 It pointed to the “Misery ...
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Three Reminders to Start Another Year

After a difficult year, and as we look to the year ahead, here are three reminders to help keep perspective. Volatility: Likely to persist Periods of ...
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For 2023: Look Forward, Not Back

Most people, investors or not, tend to base their current views on what is most recent in memory. In good times, we may expect them ...
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The 2023 Market Forecast – The Pause that Refreshes

“All models are wrong. Some models are useful.” — George E. P. Box, statistician “Patience is a form of wisdom,” notes Jon Kabat-Zinn, creator of ...
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Estate Planning: Helping Preserve Family Harmony

We can often have very unique visions for our legacy. For some, it may be to support the next generation to gain skills or to ...
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Is Now A Good Time to Consider an Annuity?

Given increasing longevity and as equity markets continue to go through a rough patch, some investors have asked whether there is value in revisiting the ...
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November Market Insights: Trump, Gridlock And What It Means For Investors In 2023

Steve Jobs once said, “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So, you have to trust that the ...
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Coping With Volatility

The summer did not see much respite from the volatility that has gripped the financial markets. The bearish commentators continue to evoke fears that the ...
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Six Reasons Why: A Business Owner/High Net-Worth Individual Should Look at Life Insurance – Part 2

Dave and Tyler sit down with Daniel Cohen, Director of Private Equity at Fiera Comox Partners to discuss how investing in private equity can help ...
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Why Private Equity Can Be a Great Addition and Compliment to Your Portfolio

Dave and Tyler sit down with Daniel Cohen, Director of Private Equity at Fiera Comox Partners to discuss how investing in private equity can help ...
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Market Perspectives: Don’t Fear the Bear

In the first half of 2022, the S&P 500 Index entered into a bear market prompting some investors to ask: will the Canadian markets follow? ...
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