Does Buy and Hold Still Work?
As an investment strategy, “Buy and Hold” is just what it sounds like: you buy an investment and hold it for an extended period, riding out market fluctuations and selling when the price reaches your target. The underlying logic of this strategy is that investments tend to gain value over time. That long-term gain, along […]
A Very Busy Start to the New Year
If you are anything like us, you were very happy to see the end of 2020. Obviously, we didn’t think that things would magically get back to normal in 2021 but we came into the New Year with some more optimism and hope. Unfortunately, we’ve already had our fair share of drama in the first […]
Will You Put Your Parents’ Retirement at Risk?
When Sarah graduated from university and got her first job as a regional sales rep, her parents bought her a car to ensure she’d have a reliable vehicle for the travelling her new position would require. Sadly, only weeks after receiving this generous gift, Sarah hit black ice while driving and lost control. Fortunately, she […]
Caring For Aging Parents
Today, 28% of Canadians provide some form of unpaid caregiving to relatives or family friends. Seniors make up the largest group of those requiring this type of care. The evolving concern is that 65+ is one of Canada’s fastest-growing segments and is expected to double over the next 20 years.1 This is a result of […]
