Recent Blog Posts

Below is a collection of recent blog posts covering topics from personal finance to latest economic and market developments.  Choose a category on the right hand side if there's a particular subject that interests you.  If there is anything you'd like us to answer (and possibly feature on our blog) submit a question on our You Ask, We Answer form found at the bottom.

28 January, 2022

Weekly Update - Volatility Amid Rising Rate Expectations

Markets have shown renewed volatility this week as investors come to grips with central bank policy that has telegraphed an increase to interest rates in the coming months....

26 January, 2022

Anything but Normal

In his Q4 recap, Wayne Gillespie, Director & Senior Portfolio Strategist, provides his perspectives on a standout year in the markets and outlines his expectations for growth in 2022....

26 January, 2022 Financial Planning

Money Facts 2022

Important Facts You'll Want to Know...

21 January, 2022

Weekly Update - Volatility pushing stocks down as rate increases loom

North American stocks were caught in a downdraft last week as investors weighed ongoing inflation headlines, weakening consumer sentiment and the pending cycle of higher interest rates, which is hitting technology stocks particularly hard....

19 January, 2022

Our Perspective: Economic Growth in “New Pandemic Normal”

As our economy slowly emerges from the pandemic crisis, Rana Chauhan, Counsel’s Chief Investment Strategist, encourages investors to remember that in this “new pandemic normal”, perspective is key....

14 January, 2022

Weekly Update - Markets Reflect Caution in the Face of Inflation

Markets were mostly flat this week, regaining some ground after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reassured investors that the Fed plans to get serious about tackling rising inflation. This is our weekly market update....

12 January, 2022 Financial Planning

Money Dates 2022

Keep on top of important financial dates and deadlines for tax returns, OAS, CPP benefit payments, and more with our guide....

05 January, 2022

Final Look at 2021 and Our Outlook for 2022

For me, 2022 brings great hope and anticipation for the possibilities and obstacles that a new year will bring....

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