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Alternative Investments – A proven path to higher and stable returns
Equity markets have recovered significantly in recent years and are now considered fully valued or overvalued. Bond markets have experienced 30 years of declining interest rates and are also expected to have low returns for a while. This suggests it’s time to consider other asset class solutions such as global corporate real estate, infrastructure, private…
Read MoreThe question on every Toronto retiree’s mind: Do I sell my house now?
There are early indications that residential home prices in the Greater Toronto Area are starting to level off. Between changing mortgage rules, a new foreign buyers’ tax, and banks placing tougher standards on property valuation, there is definitely some downward pressure from many sides. This possible peak often gets my older clients to think harder…
Read MoreMajor changes to the Ontario Disability Support program
The Ontario disability support program (ODSP), the income benefit for adult Ontarians with a disability, aged 18 years to 65, was introduced in 1998. The ODSP benefit replaced the old Family Benefits Allowance (FBA) which had been in place for a number of years, however on September 1 2017 the ODSP will undergo a number…
Read MoreFINANCIAL FACELIFT: New worlds to explore for couple eyeing retirement
Below you will find a real life case study of a couple who are looking for financial advice on when they can retire and how best to arrange their financial affairs. The names and details of their personal lives have been changed to protect their identities. The Globe and Mail often seeks the advice of…
Read MoreFINANCIAL FACELIFT: How can this couple make sure they’re prepared for retirement?
Below you will find a real life case study of a couple who are looking for financial advice on when they can retire and how best to arrange their financial affairs. The names and details of their personal lives have been changed to protect their identities. The Globe and Mail often seeks the advice of…
Read MoreFINANCIAL FACELIFT: The mortgage is paid, income is good but budgeting is hit-and-miss
Below you will find a real life case study of a couple who are looking for financial advice on when they can retire and how best to arrange their financial affairs. The names and details of their personal lives have been changed to protect their identities. The Globe and Mail often seeks the advice of…
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