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Why Time Matters

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It is not uncommon for an individual or organization, such as a charity or community tennis club, to consult a financial planner or investment advisor regarding investment returns that can be generated on some spare cash that is not needed in the immediate future. As a result, the issue of investment “time horizon” is brought to the forefront as a key variable in making investment recommendations…

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Financial Plans and Marriage Breakdown

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Statistics show that about half of marriages end in divorce. Ed and Liz are ending theirs and are concerned about changes that will have to be made to their financial and estate plans. Some considerations, also in common-law relationships, are: Life Insurance - The first thing that needs to be done is review beneficiary designations. If there are children, they may be the new beneficiaries.…

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Retirement: The Promised Land or Crushing Boredom?

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For years, you have been anticipating that last day at work. When it finally arrives, will it live up to your expectations? Retirement looks different in everyone’s imagination. For some, it means never wearing a tie again – for any reason. For others, it means traveling the world in designer clothes while attending fancy social events or elaborate musical performances. Some might envision it as…

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World Reserve Currency Regime

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Canadians, like many nationalities, have a home bias when it comes to investing. The majority, if not all of their investments, such as RRSPs, real estate, and businesses, are in Canada and are tied to its future economic growth. These Canadian investments could see reduced returns in the future, however, due to a growing shift in the balance of economic power towards China and the East and away…

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Millennial Money Mistakes

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Investors who start saving at a young age automatically have one of the most powerful assets on their side: Time. To get ahead financially, young adults should beware of some of the most common pitfalls discussed below that can all too easily sabotage a financial success strategy. Not Taking Saving Seriously At the dawn of the millennium, there has been an alarming trend of “millennials” (people…

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