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Faceoff: Do advisor commissions get a bad rap?

Welcome to FaceOff a feature that spotlights a discussion from two advisors on a hot-button topic. This month, we hear from opposite ends of the country about how advisors are paid and whether fees and commissions are scrutinized fairly. Originally moderated by Deanne Gage Participants: How they’re paid Brad Brain: In our practice, when it […]

By Deanne Gage |November 11, 2009

6 min read

FaceOff: Advisor commissions debated

Welcome to FaceOff which features a discussion from two advisors on a hot-button topic. This month, we hear from opposite ends of the country about how advisors are paid and whether fees and commissions are scrutinized fairly. Originally moderated by Deanne Gage Participants: Brad Brain, registered financial planner, Brad Brain Financial Planning, Fort St. John, […]

By Deanne Gage |November 11, 2009

6 min read

Economic concerns erode RRSP plans: poll

The past year of market volatility has had a small impact on Canadians’ willingness to invest for retirement, according to Investors Group’s eighth annual RRSP Investment Intentions poll. Among respondents who plan to contribute to their RRSPs, 68% said they would continue to invest the same amount or more than last year. When it comes […]

By Steven Lamb |November 10, 2009

2 min read

Helping clients work from home

It seems to be a growing trend — clients choosing to work for themselves from home. When your client goes from being an employee to their own boss, there are a number of quick and easy tips you can give them to get started. Information from Statistics Canada’s June Labour Force Survey shows roughly 86,900 […]

By Mark Noble |November 10, 2009

6 min read