Where should you be getting advice? Generic advice can be very dangerous. There are so many factors to consider when you start to make decisions based on what you read or hear. Are AIs really sophisticated enough to solve all your financial and money con…
No matter how or what happens, you just can’t shake inflation. It’s always right there by your side. But what can help in your ongoing lifetime battle with it is understanding it. How is inflation calculated? You might be surprised how that 3% is actuall…
Everyone has predicted a correction for the housing market, but as prices continue to rise in cities like Toronto and Vancouver, will we ever see this happen? Real estate and real estate construction today make up a larger share of our economy than in an…
The world has changed significantly over the past year. We have begun to shine a light on those areas in the environment and society that had previously been ignored. Ethical Sustainability and (Corporate) Governance Investing or ESG investing has become…
It’s hard to believe that we have hit the 100 podcast mark, but it’s true. Our format has changed a lot over the years. We have tackled everything from macroeconomics to social issues and come all the way back to grassroots financial planning advice. Wha…
Could it be that we are approaching a recovery? If you have been in the fortunate position to have had extra capital over the past few months, your savings may actually have increased. The unemployment rate is predicted to lower in the future and, GDP is…
What does volatility in the market actually mean, and how can you make it work to your advantage? The downside of volatility often gets negative press, but risk and return are often very closely related. Let’s explore how this all works today on ThinkSma…
The death of a client can be one of the hardest parts of an advisor’s job. In many cases, this may be a relationship that has been forged over 20-30 years. It is a difficult time for everyone involved, and a financial advisor needs to be the voice of rea…
Trying to predict the outcome of most things, if not based in science, is very nearly impossible, and even then, it can be impractical. Isn’t it always way too apparent after the fact what we should have expected or, better, known? But seriously, do you …
What steps should you consider taking to ensure a smooth transition into retirement? How should you handle your accounts over the next few years? What are the tax benefits of changing tax brackets? How to cope with your debt. Consider how your future hea…
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