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AI to drive new economic paradigm and new era of investing

Nov 21, 2024 - Alfred Lam

Experienced money managers have seen many investment trends evolve, but nothing compares to AI. Explore the great shift this mega-trend is creating in modern investing....

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I’ll be gone anyway, so why plan my funeral?

Nov 05, 2024 - Valerie Markidis

Thinking about your own death may be uncomfortable, but here’s why prearranging your funeral and sharing your wishes with loved ones is a good idea....

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Diversification working on a comeback

Oct 28, 2024 - Stephen Lingard

The 60/40 portfolio took a hit over the past few years, but diversification isn’t down for the count. As monetary policy continues to shift, look out for a comeback!...

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Why financial life should involve both spouses

It’s okay that one spouse plans vacations and the other keeps track of relatives’ birthdays. But when it comes to financial matters, we’ve got several reasons why both spouses should participate....

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The pandemic and the piggy bank

Just over 12 months ago, provinces and territories responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by declaring states of emergency. Restrictions and lockdowns have affected Canadians in different ways, and one of the starkest differences involves savings. Some p...

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How did you react to market volatility?

Find out about three ways investors may react to a significant market downturn. Then see if your own reaction might prompt a change to your investment portfolio....

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Maintaining financial peace of mind

Managing COVID-19 has challenged our economy, and we’ve all felt the fallout in our investment portfolios. But there are two things to keep in mind that will help you maintain peace of mind....

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Why the money talk matters

It’s often difficult talking to family members about money issues when the situation involves them. Find out the one compelling reason why it’s well worth having the talk....

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When to make a move to safety

There’s a right time and a wrong time to make your portfolio more conservative. Find out how the right move at the right time keeps you on track to reach your investment objectives....

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Want to see into the future?

Many life decisions we need to make today would be a lot easier if we only knew what our financial situation will be in the future. Find out how we can help with that....

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Couples without children approach financial planning differently

The financial media focuses on couples with children, but there’s almost an equal number of couples without children. We’ve got financial planning insights for this hidden demographic....

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Decisions, decisions, decisions…

Many life decisions can be difficult, but when they involve a financial component, input from your lawyer, accountant or advisor could help in some way. Here are a few scenarios to illustrate how such input can make a difference....

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Teaching your children to manage money

Today’s youth may prefer to pick up information online, but when it comes to learning about financial life, parents still have some influence. Here are a few teaching moments....

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