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Back to Basics

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What problems does the financial industry solve for Canadian consumers? Where is the value added for interacting with the financial industry and why use an Advisor versus doing it yourself online? To address these questions, here is a refresher on why the financial industry exists in the first place. Simply speaking, there are two basic functions for the financial industry: The first is providing…

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Identifying Alzheimer's Symptoms

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As the human brain ages and matures, it’s perfectly natural for memory to undergo a great deal of changes. The brain becomes less pliable and less able to form memories, which can lead to occasional forgetfulness or absent-mindedness. More severe symptoms might be a sign of something more serious, such as Alzheimer’s. According to research collected by organizations like the Alzheimer’s Society…

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Principal Residence Exemption Rule Changes

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The new October 2016 Federal Government Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) rules are causing many Canadians to review and revise existing Wills and Estate Planning strategies according to STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Planners). To track the capital gains that foreign buyers have been avoiding on the purchase and sale of Canadian residential real estate, the new federal rules have…

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Critical Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft

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No one wants to think about having their identity stolen or experiencing a theft of their finances. It is unpleasant, distasteful, and often feels like the type of thing that happens to other people, not to ourselves. The sad truth is that, every single year, identity theft crimes result in billions of dollars lost by individuals just like you. Unfortunately, those numbers are expected to…

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Long-Term Care Solutions

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There is a common misconception that, if left unaddressed, can having a devastating effect an individual’s long-term financial well-being. It is the belief that long-term care costs are fully covered by provincial health care plans if you or a loved one ever need this special type of care. . Unfortunately, this is simply not the case. While programs do exist to cover some needs like these, most…

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