If you’re like most couples, each spouse ends up assuming responsibility for certain roles. Usually, that’s all well and good – but not when it comes to financial life. Here are several reasons why you’re better off when both spouses are involved in wealth management. Approach goals more effectively Very often in money matters, two […]
We’re going on a journey through the time period from your 50s and early 60s — a journey with a difference. You may be accustomed to hearing descriptions of the various elements in a financial plan, and why you may need them. This journey looks at when rather than what. But when should you bring each key financial element […]
One key outcome of the pandemic is the harsh reminder that anything can happen at any time. Many Canadians recognized the importance of having a financial cushion – especially business owners affected by COVID-19 shutdowns and those unable to work. Learn more about smart business handling, check this post about the best paystub generator free […]
According to Statistics Canada, more than one in four Canadians in a couple is in a second or subsequent marriage or common-law relationship. For most people getting together as a new couple, financial life will change. Here’s a look at several financial and wealth planning matters that may be different the second time around. Yours, […]
It’s always helpful to have a retirement date in mind and imagine how you want to spend your retirement years. But there can be turns in the road. Situations may arise that cause you to change your plans in order to achieve your retirement goals. Here’s a variety of fictional scenarios reflecting real-life situations that […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyIOqVbgOm8&t=15s It’s never been easy discussing financial matters with family members, whether talking to your parents or adult children. But quite often, there’s one important reason to gather your courage and have the money talk. If you don’t address the issue when it’s on your mind, you may allow problems to develop down the […]
How do you make important life decisions? Make and evaluate a list of pros and cons? Discuss the matter with your spouse or a close friend? Trust your intuition? Everyone has their own style, and you might use different methods depending on the issue. Whichever method you use, you’ll probably find that many life decisions, […]
This session will be hosted by Damon Sutherland, Senior Vice-President at Assante Private Client and will feature Marchello Holditch, Vice- President and Portfolio Manager of CI Multi- Asset Management. In this webcast, Marchello will set the stage for CI Multi- Asset Management’s 2021 market outlook, and announce upcoming changes to the Evolution Private Managed Portfolios’ […]
In addition to providing you with a recap of the financial markets year to date, we would also like to invite you to our Wealth Matters webcast, providing timely investment and global market updates and outlook. This session will be hosted by Damon Sutherland, Senior Vice-President at Assante Private Client and will feature Marchello Holditch, […]
When it’s time to withdraw funds from a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), tax planning may be involved. It’s all because an RESP is composed of two pools of money, one taxable and one non-taxable – and you choose the pool for each withdrawal. One pool is your original contributions. Post-secondary education contribution withdrawals, as […]
