Will Higher Inflation Lead to Higher Returns?

What impact will higher inflation have on investment returns? Alfred Lam and Marchello Holditch break down the current economic factors to find out....

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Energy Gridlock: The Sign of Economic Slowdown?

Global energy issues have caught investors’ attention over the past month. Find out how we got here and whether the shortages are the sign of a broader economic slowdown....

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The Case for Equities

Despite the concerns facing investors, Alfred and Marchello share their thoughts on why equities remain the focus of their portfolios....

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Retirement and the “where” factor

Closing your eyes and envisioning where you’ll retire might seem like a flight of fancy. Find out why it’s actually a constructive retirement planning exercise....

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Should you help your child buy a home?

If you’re wondering whether to open the Bank of Mom and Dad to help a child buy a home, you face a difficult decision. We’ve got a pros-and-cons analysis to make it a little easier....

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Do you have assets that can’t be divided?

Think of the inheritance you plan on leaving to your children. If you have an asset that can’t be easily divided, you’ll want to read this....

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Prepare your executor

Unless you prepare properly, your executor might end up feeling more like a detective. See what important steps you can take now to make sure the process goes smoothly....

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Investing in the home stretch

When retirement approaches, you want to play it safe and protect your nest egg. But you also need to support a retirement that will last decades. We’ve got ways to solve this dilemma....

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Claiming home office expenses

Thankfully, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has made it easy for employees to claim home office expenses if you spent more than half of your working hours at home for at least four consecutive weeks in 2020 due to COVID-19. Here are the options avail...

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When should you start CPP/QPP and OAS benefits?

Start government benefits sooner and you collect a smaller monthly benefit, but right away and for a longer time. Delay the start and you receive a larger monthly benefit, but must bridge the waiting period with other resources. Knowing when to start...

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