Category Archives: Investing

Disaster in Japan and Global Markets

To all of our clients with friends or family in Japan, we hope that all are safe.  We have spoken with clients today who are concerned about the financial impact of the disaster to global and Canadian markets.  We would like … Continue reading

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TFSA vs. RRSP vs. Debt Pay down

Happy Monday In a continuing series of weekly posts we would like to keep looking at saving strategies.  More specifically, we’re analyzing the advantages of RRSP vs. TFSA vs. Debt pay down.  This week we will examine a couple of … Continue reading

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New Year 2011 Semi-Annual Economic Report and Forecast

The following report includes data and summarized forecasts prepared by TD Economics and RBC Global Asset Management.  While based on real economic indicators, forecasts are opinions and, of course, cannot be guaranteed.  Global Economic Review Global economies performed better than … Continue reading

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RRSP and Tax Season Begins

Firstly, Happy New Year, we wish you all a prosperous 2011.  Over the next months as we approach the RRSP contribution deadline and the tax deadline we will be adding a Monday email to our regular monthly commentary.  The goal … Continue reading

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Baby Boomer Retirement

The baby boom in Canada ran from 1946 to sometime around 1960 (plus or minus a few years).  In 2011, the first wave of boomers will begin turning 65, 344,000 people in Canada to be more precise.  The challenges faced … Continue reading

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