News and resources for Canada's top financial advisors
Industry
You know the signs: she won't return your phone calls and keeps cancelling meetings
By Staff |January 26, 2017
2 min read
Planning and Advice
When it comes to clients having a happy retirement, a fat nest egg and good health are great places to start. Sometimes, however, an out-of-date attitude about aging can prevent them from enjoying what should be a rewarding and fulfilling time of life. Here are four New Year’s resolutions that can help promote healthy aging. […]
By Camilla Cornell |January 26, 2017
That desire to have it all is probably no surprise, but other survey findings might be.
By Staff |January 25, 2017
Use this list to help your senior clients ensure they claim the most common tax credits, deductions and benefits for which they’re eligible. Read: Essential tax numbers Read: Navigate RRSP attribution rules Read: CRA tweaks process for accessing online tax info of businesses
By Staff |January 18, 2017
A version of this article originally appeared on BenefitsCanada.com. By the end of January, there will be enough new retirees to fill the Air Canada Centre, Jean-Philippe Provost, senior partner and wealth business leader at Mercer, said at a Toronto event Wednesday. Currently, 5,000 Canadian workers retire each week, a number expected to jump to […]
By Sara Tatelman, Benefits Canada |January 18, 2017
Almost half of Canadian investors surveyed don’t know what they pay in fees, and many of them may seek lower fees after they learn more about what they’re paying for their investments, a survey by Tangerine Investments indicates. Tangerine says CRM2 regulations for fees disclosure will help change investor awareness about fees. Read: Get ready […]
By Staff |January 11, 2017
1 min read
Economic Indicators
Group long-term disability (LTD) rates rise and fall with the cyclical movement of economic growth, RBC Insurance research shows. The research indicates that contrary to what advisors might think, as GDP accelerates, there’s an increase in LTD claims. When GDP drops, so do the claims. Why would this be? It’s similar to how a prolonged […]
If clients have lost their jobs, they only have to wait one week for access to employment insurance (EI).
By Staff |January 5, 2017
Philip Porado is a Toronto-based business journalist.
By Philip Porado |January 5, 2017
3 min read
If you factored holiday spending into your client’s cash flow plan, you deserve a cup of holiday cheer. If you also discussed with your client a plan for impulsive behaviour, you deserve a visit from St. Nick himself. That’s because more than half of Canadians (51%) expect to go over budget this holiday season, reveals […]
By Staff |December 19, 2016
We use cookies to make your website experience better. By accepting this notice and continuing to browse our website you confirm you accept our Terms of Use & Privacy Policy.