The Shifting Economic Winds
There will likely be many impacts on the global economy resulting from the Russia-Ukraine War. The biggest casualty will most likely be the end of the “business as usual” mindset that most Canadians have lived by since at least 1980, if not since the end of World War Two. Just like the nostalgic desire […]
Update on Ukraine & Income Tax Deadlines
My last newsletter was written just as Russia had invaded Ukraine and at that time, we had no idea how things would play out. I wish that by now, I would have been able to report that this was a short-lived conflict. As I write this though, we are six weeks into a very violent […]
When Interest Rates Rise
One way to curb rising inflation is to increase interest rates, and that is what the Bank of Canada (BoC) is expected to do incrementally – over the next year. As interest rates begin to tick upward, it is an ideal time to look at your financial position, including your debt and savings strategies. […]
Estate Planning Tips and Traps
Julia wants to make sure that her estate passes to her heirs with as little hassle and cost as possible when she dies. She knows she needs a will and decides to buy a do-it-yourself will kit. When she opened it, she soon discovered some serious shortcomings. Advertised as a ‘legal will kit,’ she […]
