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What you need to know.
By Melissa Shin |March 9, 2017
3 min read
If your client is like many Canadians, now might be a good time to check his cash-flow plan. Check monthly spending That’s because, with March break just around the corner, 79% of Canadian parents plan to spend money on children’s activities, but 61% haven’t set a budget, reveals a BDO poll. Parents are ready to […]
By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |March 8, 2017
Industry
Their reasons for not working with you are daunting, though.
By Staff |March 8, 2017
“Have I saved enough?” That’s the top question on the minds of half of Canadian pre-retirees, finds an RBC poll. Read: 37% of boomers question if they have enough savings A Franklin Templeton retirement survey confirms as much, finding that about half of Canadian pre-retirees (49%) are concerned about outliving their retirement assets or making […]
By Staff |March 2, 2017
This story originally appeared on BenefitsCanada.com. Canada’s governor general has signed an order in council to bring the Canada Pension Plan enhancements in Bill C-26 into force, marking the final step in implementing the expanded plan, according to a release from the Ministry of Finance. It noted Canada’s provincial governments have now met all necessary […]
March 2, 2017
2 min read
Retirees and pre-retirees cite cost when asked why they don't have advisors.
By Staff |March 1, 2017
A recent RBC retirement poll shows that Canadians aged 55 and older are most worried about maintaining their standard of living, having enough savings and covering healthcare costs. Turns out they have reason to worry. Of Canadians who say they faced surprises after retiring, 30% say they’re most surprised by higher spending and unexpected costs […]
By Staff |February 27, 2017
So much of retirement planning involves calculation – how much clients need to save, how much cash flow they require, and for how long. But while retirees can’t possibly plan for every eventuality, they can and should try to ensure they’re ready to face whatever comes their way. Here are four innovative ways to help […]
By Camilla Cornell |February 23, 2017
Populations are aging across the globe—and the advisor population is no different.
By Staff |February 17, 2017
Investment managers from BMO and Wealthsimple offered tips
By Simon Doyle |February 16, 2017
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