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At The AI Buffet: As the Ingredients Change So Must the Recipe

In the realm of global stock markets, recent history has been a bit like navigating an “all you can eat” Artificial Intelligence buffet. The biggest tech stocks have been the main course, with investors piling their plates high with servings of Nvidia, Meta, Alphabet, Amazon and Google.

The Short End of the Warranty

My wife and I recently ran into a common problem faced by many homeowners. When we went to turn on the hot water the other morning, to our dismay, the hot water tank had failed sometime during the night…

Travelling with a pre-existing condition

The irony of getting older is that we finally have the time and financial wherewithal to travel at our leisure but, for many of us, we have “pre-existing” conditions that can make securing quality travel medical insurance a challenge.

The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP)

The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) offers help to those striving for homeownership, enabling tax-free withdrawals from Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) to fund a down payment.

Merging Finances with your Partner

Merging Finances with your Partner can occur at many stages and ages of life. But it’s important to talk about what this means before jumping in.

Quarterly Commentary – April 2024

You’ve often heard me say:

“When it comes to investment returns over the next 10 years, you’re going to love us for 2, loath us for 2, and forget my last name for 6!”

April 2024 Update

Here is a recap of the most recent stock market performance…

Market Commentary – Q1 2024

There is always uncertainty in the market but never more than during a US election year.

How to Access Equity from Your Principal Residence during Retirement

For many British Colombians, a large amount of their net worth is tied up in the equity of their principal residence. There are four main avenues to access this equity – all with some advantages and disadvantages

Q1 2024 Quarterly Commentary

In real estate, the saying is location, location, location. In global equity markets, the saying is earnings, earnings, earnings!