The media can be a veritable lion’s den. Every agency, publication, newspaper, commercial, or newsfeed is grasping for your view and your time. Each one working harder than the next to sell you their idea. In this minefield of information, how do you und…
We all know the media’s impact on our mindset, and our decision making is huge, but how does it affect our thought process when making financial decisions? It’s important to remember that a large part of the media’s job is to entertain. It’s not always a…
Today we discuss what we can do to eliminate one of the biggest evils in our financial lives; debt. It can be as simple as creating a budget, paying yourself first and looking at your options when it comes to mortgage debt. Rob and Mike go into the det…
The credit market in Canada is now 28 billion dollars. 50% of all Canadians are facing insolvency. How are we functioning with all this debt and what are some of the common and most detrimental mistakes that we make that lead us into this inescapable pri…
The ins and outs of TFSAs. How to tax allocate your portfolio from interest income from your GICs. How to use REITS to your advantage. Where should your fixed investments and equities live? The tax implications of active investing vs passive investing. H…
Episode 78: ThinkSmart
There is no question, taxes are difficult to understand, and most people want to fall asleep the minute you mention them. However, there are many different types of taxation and they all play a significant part in your finances. In…
Inflation plays an enormous role in the stability of your financial future. There are adjustments and best practices that are required to keep your portfolio in check with the pace of inflation. Know for sure how you are invested and that you will have p…
Inflation is that incremental little evil that sneaks up on you when you are not looking. Inflation rates seem in many ways to have a mind all of their own. Why is it that we see this confounding lack of consistency in so many areas; from housing to auto…
Join us for the third and final part of our interview series with Dr. Riley Moynes as he discusses his latest book; “The Ten Lessons: How You Too Can Squeeze All the Juice Out of Retirement”. What is the secret to a successful retirement? Reinvent yourse…
What is it that equals a successful retirement? You may be surprised to hear that it’s not only about financial success. 10,000 people are retiring every day in North America and in this modern age that can mean that 1/3 of your life is spent in retireme…
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