Life Insurance through the Eyes of a Six-Year-Old
Back to Articles Life Insurance through the Eyes of a Six-Year-Old by John Hancock
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The 4 phases of retirement
Back to Articles The 4 phases of retirement by Dr. Riley Moynes | TEDxSurrey” on YouTube This Ted talk is a wonderful overview by Dr. Riley Moynes, of what retirees can experience https://youtu.be/DMHMOQ_054U%20
Why Buy Life Insurance?
Back to Articles Why Buy Life Insurance? by Neil Denison There is a need for life insurance to cover the risk of premature death at every phase of one’s life. Purchasing life insurance for a newborn child makes good sense for the new parents. This coverage will protect them against the cost of funeral and …
Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst
Back to Articles Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst by Jane Deacon B.A., CFP We hoped for the best but when it became apparent that the best was not to be, my friend prepared for the worst. She was organized and thorough. And when she passed away, my duty as her estate trustee …
Chasing Last Year’s Returns
Back to Articles Chasing Last Year’s Returns by Edward A. Maclean, M.B.A., C.E.T., C.M.C. It is interesting when a client comes in with a chart of some fund or, more recently, bond fund that has performed well over the past year or two and asks why he or she wasn’t advised to invest in that …
What Is Your Personal Strategy?
Back to Articles What Is Your Personal Strategy? by Rob Arnoth, B.A. (Economics) A staple in the business community, Michael Porter’s article, ‘What Is Strategy’ can be applied equally to our personal lives. Creating a dramatic shift in business thinking, Porter’s famous article has helped many companies achieve sustainable competitive advantage by reconsidering their system …
Do I Have a Retirement Plan?
Back to Articles Do I Have a Retirement Plan? by Ted Crago, B.Eng., CFP Recent Statistics Canada surveys have revealed the alarming fact that a very large part of the Canadian workforce do not know if they have a retirement plan or not. Some workers thought that they had a Group RRSP but do not. …
Caregiving
Back to Articles Caregiving by Judy Timpson Perhaps I realized this moment was coming, perhaps I didn’t. Either way, when I suddenly found myself taking care of my parents, it was an unsettling experience. There were a lot of questions and I welcomed help to answer them. Planning ahead and staying organized made it easier …
Profit Taking: Without Timing the Market
Back to Articles Profit Taking: Without Timing the Market by Lise M. Allin, B.Sc., M.P.A., CLU, Ch.F.C., CFP The last twelve months have been very lucrative in the mutual fund and investment markets. Most Canadian balanced funds have performed at the 10-15% range; Canadian and US equities at the 15-30% range; and European and Japanese …
Execution: Getting it Done!
Back to Articles Execution: Getting it Done! by Rob Arnoth, B.A. (Economics) Execution is the most critical element in realizing the goals that make us happy. It is difficult to follow through on our goals if we assume that simply having an idea will bring it to fruition. For example, many business strategy planning sessions …