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New Years Financial Resolutions

Jack and Diane want to improve their financial situation and feel that making financial New Years resolutions and implementing them is a good start. To help identify their priorities, they made the following list:

Set Objectives – Goal setting is the foundation of achieving financial success. If they write down their goals, it will help Jack and Diane clarify them and establish their personal and financial priorities.

More Overlooked RRSP Tricks

More than 65% of Canadians have made deposits to Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs). Many do so just for the tax savings, but here are some often overlooked tricks you should be aware of:

The Retirement Dilemma: Part 1

In the 1960s, retirement planning seemed straightforward. The advice was to move all your investments into fixed-income products as soon as you retired. Why? Because taking risks during retirement was considered dangerous. Back then, this approach made perfect sense.

But here's the thing—this same advice still gets repeated today, sometimes treated as universal truth by some sources. Yet, the world has changed dramatically since the mid-20th century. So, is this old-school wisdom still relevant?

A Conversation About Your Financial Future

Meeting a new financial advisor for the first time can feel a bit daunting. What should you say? How much should you share? And perhaps most importantly, what should you expect from the meeting?

There are generally two ways to approach your relationship with a new advisor.

Approach One: Hand over all your financial details and hope the advisor reassures you that everything's fine, with only a few small tweaks needed.

Habits That Build Wealth

What’s the secret to building and maintaining wealth? For the rich, it’s not just about earning a high income—it’s about the habits they cultivate. These strategies don’t just help them grow their wealth; they also ensure it lasts for generations. Start today and take more control of your financial future.

How NOT to Plan Your Estate: A Cautionary Tale

Let's face it—your death will create challenges for your loved ones. These challenges will fall into three main categories: emotional, legal, and financial. The good news? You have the power to minimize these issues. The bad news? If you want to make things worse, you can follow the "how not to" approach outlined below.

Of course, this is tongue-in-cheek, but let's explore what not to do when planning your estate.

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