What To Know Before Retiring Early
Early retirement sounds great, but have your clients and prospects thought it through completely? This article covers some things they should think about.
The Dangers of Buy Now, Pay Later Purchases
This blog discusses the potential dangers of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services and what consumers need to know about these payment methods.
August Is National "Make a Will" Month
This article will explain what wills are and share some benefits of creating a will in honor of National "Make a Will" Month.
Persistent inflation: More interest rate hikes than expected
Since the beginning of the year, Canadian and U.S. economic data has pointed to stubborn inflation resulting in market pricing in more interest rate hikes than expected.
The Bank of Canada “unpauses”—what’s next?
The Bank of Canada (BoC) has “unpaused” and effectively restarted its tightening cycle by increasing interest rates by another 25bps and signaling there might still be more hikes ahead. The BoC has now hiked by 450bps in less than 18 months—one of the most aggressive hiking cycles in Canada’s modern economic history.
Dollar-cost averaging — How market volatility can work to your advantage
When markets fall, your immediate thought might be to sell. What you don’t realize is that if you try to time the market, it could cost you more to leave than to stay invested.
2023 Canadian Tax Brackets
Canada has released the brackets for the 2023 tax year. Learn more about any changes and how they may affect your income.
Making wise investment choices in uncertain times
The first quarter (Q1) of 2023 was a rollercoaster ride for investors. Market volatility unfolded following U.S. and European banking turmoil, and interest rates and inflation climbed—evoking investor fears about financial stability.
Federal Budget 2023
Federal Budget 2023—no big changes but maximum minimums!
2023 tax planning tips: a quick reference guide
2023 tax planning tips: a quick reference guide
What Parts of the Canadian Economy Are the Most (And Least) Impacted by Inflation?
This blog will talk about how Canada's economy is impacted by inflations and which sectors are hit the hardest.
Global market turmoil—what does it mean for Canada?
Events of the past few days have reinforced several of our core views about the global economy, including our assessment of the Canadian economy: We see higher odds of a recession taking place in the second half of 2023, a development that in turn will likely dampen inflationary pressures as aggregate demand weakens.