All about GICs (term deposits)
What exactly is a GIC, and how does it work? We’ve put together a guide to understanding all things GIC – that includes how they play into your financial plan…
Creative ways to save money this holiday season
The best way to avoid spending any money in December is by turning down every invite, staying at home, and shutting the blinds. We say bah humbug to that. But…
Holiday shopping on a budget
The arrival of December usually means one thing: the holidays are upon us. You may have already opened up a few doors on your advent calendar. An influx of festive…
How much money do you need to retire?
Short answer: it depends. Long answer: a lot of times it’s the amount of money we’ve saved and our lifestyle goals that truly determine when we can retire. The average…
How porting your mortgage can save you money
Are you in your forever home? Do you plan to move sometime soon? Regardless of which life stage you’re in, as a homeowner, the option to port or move your…
Understanding your financial risk tolerance
All investments have some degree of risk involved. Finding where you fit on that scale is critical to your financial success. Too much financial risk can cause panic or sleepless…
Investing in your 50s and 60s.
Three words: retirement is coming. Your fifties are an important decade. You’re near enough to retirement to feel its hot breath on your neck. You are potentially in your peak…
Growing your money in your 20s and 30s
Your 20s and 30s are the time of your life when you can enjoy all that the world has to offer. Things that, in your teens and early twenties, you…
The value of working with a Financial Planner.
Let’s face it – money can be a topic that not a lot of people enjoy openly discussing. It can also be kind of confusing. But it shouldn’t be. With…
