Practice

Get around common deal-breakers

You’ve heard it before: the prospect likes your proposal and recommendations and has no issues with fees; then the potential deal-breaker rears its ugly head.

By Bryce Sanders |January 27, 2014

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Talking about money builds confidence

The simple act of talking with an advisor about their finances boosts confidence, finds a CIBC poll.

By Staff |January 22, 2014

1 min read

Estate Planning

Dealing with POA abuse

Government stats estimate as many as 10% of seniors are victimized by elder abuse.

By Risha Gotlieb |January 22, 2014

4 min read

Planning and Advice

Offer clients digital resources

Most Canadians use online resources to learn about investing.

By Staff |January 21, 2014

1 min read

Planning and Advice

Survival tips for new advisors

It’s a rough ride for new advisors. Prospects can tell you’re new, so they hesitate and object. How do you respond?

By Bryce Sanders |January 21, 2014

3 min read

Industry

Future audits may be tougher, says report

The audit process must change, says report.

By Staff |January 20, 2014

2 min read

Planning and Advice

The ABCs of cash flow planning

People often say managing spending is as simple as spending less than you make. But is it?

By Stephanie Holmes-Winton |January 20, 2014

2 min read

Industry

Boomers remain shaken by 2008 rout

In broad strokes, boomers have spent much of their lives embracing risk. This generation was one of the most entrepreneurial, allowing many to accumulate substantial wealth. They embraced professional advice to manage their personal finances, and all was supposed to be well as they passed into retirement.

By Staff |January 20, 2014

4 min read

Planning and Advice

You’re the boss

Great managers care. They’ll notice an employee is sick and send her home before she even asks to leave. They can read moods, turn discouraged staff members around, and take genuine interest in the well-being of people whose careers they’re responsible for.

By Philip Porado |January 17, 2014

2 min read

Planning and Advice

Cost of the company car

If you’re a business operator, does it make more sense to own a car yourself, or have the company own it?

By Stuart Foxman |January 17, 2014

3 min read

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