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Hard earned truth: These are the five cognitive biases that you should fear most

Hard earned truth: These are the five cognitive biases that you should fear most

Trying to manage your investments yourself?

Overconfidence, loss aversion and the fear of missing out will put your investing returns at risk.
Listing a trusted contact could foil financial elder abuse - BNN Bloomberg

Listing a trusted contact could foil financial elder abuse - BNN Bloomberg

Regulators are raising alarm bells over a spike in reports of financial abuse against Canadian seniors. What is most shocking is that it is often happening within families.
Inflation expected to drop in July, giving Bank of Canada more ammo to cut at its next meeting

Inflation expected to drop in July, giving Bank of Canada more ammo to cut at its next meeting

The Bank of Canada is expected to cut its policy rate at its next meeting in September, something that will become even more likely if economists’ predictions that inflation continued to cool last month come true.
FP Answers: Which assets require probate and is there any way to reduce these costs?

FP Answers: Which assets require probate and is there any way to reduce these costs?

Probate taxes apply based on where your real estate is located and where you reside at the time of death. It isn’t always mandatory and varies in each jurisdiction. Reducing provincial probate taxes paid by your estate is tax planning.
How Canada’s large pension funds are approaching green investment disclosures | Benefits Canada.com

How Canada’s large pension funds are approaching green investment disclosures | Benefits Canada.com

Institutional investors are disclosing the environmental impact of their assets through increasingly sophisticated sustainability reports, but it's not perfect. Make sure you look deeper, before you invest.
Good Financial Advice starts with good habits
Five examples of Canada’s dysfunctional housing market, the Home of the Week and more top real estate stories

Five examples of Canada’s dysfunctional housing market, the Home of the Week and more top real estate stories

New 30-year mortgages are coming, but the devil’s in the details.
Seven taxes on investments you need to know about

Seven taxes on investments you need to know about

Make the most out of your investments by understanding how taxes affect them. Learn more in this article and reach out to me if you'd like to discuss your portfolio.
Kick back this summer but keep an eye on your investments  - BNN Bloomberg

Kick back this summer but keep an eye on your investments - BNN Bloomberg

While you’re relaxing at the cottage, by the pool, or somewhere more exotic, there are some storm clouds in the distance this year that could shock your investment portfolio.
Make sure your investments are well managed and aligned with your goals.
Posthaste: The world's really rich are getting richer again — including Canadians

Posthaste: The world's really rich are getting richer again — including Canadians

Wealth transition is one of the only 'Rich People Problems' you don't want. A thoughtful, structured approach can make it easier on you and your family.
Younger homeowners more likely to be financially stressed: survey

Younger homeowners more likely to be financially stressed: survey

Roughly six in 10 Canadians with a mortgage are financially stressed, with younger homeowners more likely to be under pressure.
Why the smart money is buying single-family homes

Why the smart money is buying single-family homes

There’s little argument among experts that single-family houses should appreciate faster than multi-family homes.
Warren Buffett eyes Canadian investment as cash pile hits fresh record

Warren Buffett eyes Canadian investment as cash pile hits fresh record

“We do not feel uncomfortable in any shape or form putting our money into Canada,” he said. “In fact, we’re actually looking at one thing now.”
Inflation, cost of living hurting education savings plans: survey - BNN Bloomberg

Inflation, cost of living hurting education savings plans: survey - BNN Bloomberg

A survey of Canadian parents suggests they are finding it difficult to save for their children’s education as inflation and the high cost of living take a bite out of excess savings. RESPs may not be the best strategy, especially for those in higher tax brackets.

Three charts on the benefits of staying invested

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Defined benefit vs. defined contribution pension plans: which is better and how much will I receive?

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