High-quality, dividend-paying equities can moderate the effects of market volatility on your portfolio in uncertain times.
Investing in dividend-paying companies means that, for the most part, you are choosing high-quality investments. That’s because dividends are a portion of profits, so…
While experts agree that fixedincome securities are an essential part of every portfolio, rising interest rates combined with the staggering array of new and old fixed-income products now available makes choosing and managing them a potentially overwhelming task. But it…
No one wants to leave a legacy of family discord. But the fact is that family harmony can suffer when wealth is transferred to the next generation. Rifts among siblings and family members can last for decades or lifetimes. Some…
Protecting your health is an important priority and should be a factor in your retirement planning. The key is physical fitness. Not only does physical fitness increase your odds of living longer and enjoying a better quality of life, but…
What happens to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) when you pass away? Without planning ahead, up to half of your registered assets could go to income tax. But by making a charitable gift…
For most Canadians, September is back-to-business time. Summer holidays are over, the kids (and teachers) are back at school, and it’s time to refocus after a refreshing break.
Depending on your circumstances, part of that refocusing may…
Like most people who may be taking time off this summer to enjoy the season, you probably appreciate how rejuvenating even a short break can be. It can also be a more relaxed time to review family…
Stepping back to take in the big picture helps us bring things into clear focus. It allows you to reassess and reconfirm what’s important to you — your family’s health and security, your plans for retirement, your…