https://youtu.be/EDK9yQ0_cnU Let’s be honest—nothing makes future retirees sweat like a big red arrow on the market report. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Maybe I should delay retirement until this blows over,” you’re not alone. It’s a natural reaction. Market downturns can feel like a flashing warning sign, telling you to hit pause on your […]
https://youtu.be/WnuL6TD9yX4 Deciding when to start your Old Age Security (OAS) might feel like a simple checkbox on your to-do list. In reality, that timing can spell thousands of dollars gained—or lost—over your retirement years. In 2025, OAS rates, clawback thresholds and tax rules all intersect in ways that call for a clear plan. Do you […]
https://youtu.be/yZwYmCfMlKo Retiring with $1 million in savings feels like a milestone worth celebrating. But here’s the thing: $1M isn’t a magic number that guarantees zero money worries. Depending on how you tap into your RRSP, TFSA and non-registered accounts—plus how benefits like Old Age Security (OAS) get clawed back—you could easily watch six figures vanish […]
https://youtu.be/v-KSdJjmXE4 You’ve worked for years to save and invest. When your accounts crossed into the $2 million zone, it felt like a victory lap. You might even be picturing stress-free days ahead. You know what? That number is a milestone, not the finish line. Once your wealth hits that level, new challenges emerge—bigger market swings, […]
Whether markets are trending up or down, investors can benefit psychologically and financially by focusing on their time horizon. Say it’s a period when the market is down and you’re saving for a long-term goal, such as retirement. You may feel anxious if you think only about your portfolio value, but it’s important to keep […]
Life sometimes has its uncertainties. Major economic events, such as a deep recession, or personal challenges, such as job loss or divorce, can shake our financial stability. Corporations and governments establish contingency plans to protect against unexpected calamities, but individuals can also put a plan in place. Here are three ways you can help safeguard […]
Family situations often come with a mix of personal and financial considerations. When complex decisions arise, having guidance from wealth planning professionals can help ease the process and ensure your financial goals remain on track. Below are some real-life examples of how clients and their advisors have worked together to address common family-related financial questions […]
https://youtu.be/pbT1upyjWPk Retirement planning isn’t just about building a nest egg—it’s about making that nest egg last. One of the biggest “hidden” opportunities (or traps) is the order in which you tap your accounts once you retire. Get it wrong, and you could quietly lose $10,000 or more each year to taxes or clawbacks. Get it […]
By Stephen Lingard, MBA, CFA, SVP, Co-Head of Multi-Asset, CI Global Asset Management Since the pandemic and leading into the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States, the U.S. economy has been extremely resilient, growing above assumed real trend growth of 2% per annum *85% of the time (*quarterly data, annualized, […]
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a flexible charitable vehicle you can use to flow donations through to your favourite charities today and as part of your estate planning. Like a private foundation, a DAF enables the donor to make multiple donations over time and support a variety of causes. However, the administrative burden and costs […]
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