Should market conditions affect how you invest?

The conventional wisdom is for long-term investors to invest more money during bull markets and invest less money during bear markets. True or false?...

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Meeting multiple goals with a TFSA

It’s often desirable to dedicate a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) to meeting a single goal. However, TFSAs can also be structured to achieve multiple financial objectives....

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Ensure family harmony when planning your estate

You want an inheritance to leave your children better off—not in conflict with each other. The good news is that communication can head off disputes....

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Managing a windfall, large or small

Whatever size a windfall may be, acting hastily can lead to regret. Learn what to consider and how to make the most of bonuses, tax refunds and larger windfalls that come your way....

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Should you delay your OAS pension?

Whether to delay Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) benefits gets all the attention. But you should also know about delaying your Old Age Security (OAS) payments....

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Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain

Recent Consumer Price Index data suggests a more optimistic 2023, but only after weathering a tough winter....

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Mybusinessmagazine Stephanie Lafond Interview.

When Stephanie Lafond began her financial career at Mutual Life, the gender balance at her office was 50/50. She didn’t know then what an anomaly that was....

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The Link between Happiness and Health

Whether it’s your money or your body, wealth and health always go hand-in-hand. It is impossible to achieve the first without the latter and vice versa. Healthy habits build a healthy body that supports identifying your goals and reaching them to fi...

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Fighting Inflation with Crucial Rate Conditions

Curious to know why aggressive rate hikes haven’t lowered inflation? Discover the impact of marginal cooling and how three crucial rate conditions will help to fight inflation in the upcoming months....

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Mark-to-Market Isn’t Giving You the Complete Picture

What does “mark-to-market” really measure? Discover how stocks, bonds, and residential real estate values are skewed through the lens of a flawed valuation method....

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