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Quarterly commentary – Retirement Income Planning

Our team embraces the financial planning approach, and I would like to discuss a concept in which we help our clients plan an income withdrawal strategy.

July 2019 Update

The second quarter of 2019 was positive but not quite as positive as the first quarter. That said, the first quarter (up to March 31, 2019) was making up for the losses incurred in the last quarter of 2018.

RESP’s – The Other Side of the Process

The school year just finished and if you have a child in university, you are already planning for September!

2019 Tax Changes and Filing Tips

To minimize stress and avoid making mistakes when filing your income taxes, it helps to plan well in advance. To aid in this preparation, here are some changes for 2019 and tips to keep in mind

Q2 Capital Markets – Recap

As of June 31st, 2019, world equity markets as measured by the Morgan Stanley Capital– All Country World Index (MSCI ACWI) is in the positive at +10.42% year-to-date.

Discussions on Planning – June 2019

After years of financial turmoil, Leonard Cohen was able to stabilize himself and put things in order, living his last years with peace of mind and continued ability to be creative. A few months after this quote appeared in a New Yorker interview, he died.

Top 10 Surprises to Avoid

My grandgirls love surprises. It could be receiving a beautiful package or hearing that we’re going on a trip to Disneyland. And who couldn’t appreciate a surprise visit from a best friend or a lottery win?

A Stroll Down History Lane ​

This month marked the anniversary of the New York Stock Exchange’s birth. It was 225 years ago in May of 1792 when about 24 stockbrokers, presumably in fancy coats and top hats, met in New York on Wall Street to sign the Buttonwood Agreement.

Spring Commentary

Happy Vancouver Spring to you and your families. I hope this finds you all well and enjoying the longer evenings and warmer temperatures.

The Basics of REITs

Nearly 70% of Canadians own the property they live in. These individuals have a significant investment in residential real estate in the form of their home.