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.

24 March, 2023

Weekly Update - Another Up & Down Week for Markets

Equity markets continued to experience day-to-day volatility last week as traders reacted not only to the ongoing banking concerns, but also the influential U.S. central bank continuing its interest rate hikes to tamp down inflation....

17 March, 2023

Weekly Update - Bank Turmoil Prompts Down & Up Week on Markets

Both equity and bond markets experienced a volatile week as prices took turns falling and then rallying on headline news about the weakness of a handful of regional banks in the U.S. along with a Swiss bank. Poor management risk controls appear to be...

09 March, 2023

Invest Smarter with a Dollar Cost Averaging Strategy

Time in the Market is More Important than Timing the Market Investing can be an emotional process, especially if you try to time the market. The “what ifs” can be overwhelming, leading to missed opportunities in the market. A strategy that can help you...

08 February, 2023

TFSA & RRSP

Wondering where to put your money? Find out whether a TFSA or an RRSP or a combination of both are best for achieving your financial goals, taking into account your priorities.

25 January, 2023

Money Facts 2023

Important Facts You'll Want to Know Tax rates, RRSP and TFSA contribution limits and CPP benefit amounts change every year. Learn about these changes with our handy new Money Facts guide for 2023 and keep your financial plans on track.

17 January, 2023

Money Dates 2023

Here is a summary of all the important dates in 2023 to diarize in your annual financial planning calendar. This guide will help you keep on top of important financial dates and deadlines for income tax returns, GST credits, registered plans, CPP/OAS...

14 December, 2022

Our Year In Review and Investment Outlook for 2023

The holiday season marks the point in the calendar where I start to think about my "what to expect next year" piece. It is a time for me to reflect on the past year’s uncertainties, how we navigated them, and learning opportunities for us to improve upon...

27 October, 2022

Don't Fight The Fed

In his Q3 update, Wayne Gillespie provides his perspectives on another tough quarter for investors as aggressive central bank interest rate policies continue to weigh on the financial markets. “Diversification should remain a key part of an investor’s...

21 October, 2022

Rising Interest Rates: The Medicine That Works

In his Q3 update, Rana Chauhan, Counsel’s Chief Investment Strategist, discusses how inflationary pressures and the associated fallout continue to cast a long shadow over global financial markets. To help get inflation back under control, central banks...

18 October, 2022

The World with Higher Interest Rates

Our outlook for the markets heading into 2023 The most aggressive monetary tightening cycle in decades has shaken global markets this year on concerns that central bank efforts to rein in inflation will end in a recession. Investors have cause to worry:...

Next

You ask, we answer

Do you have a money / financial planning question you'd like to ask our team? We receive many questions through this part of our website from both existing clients and new visitors each week - often times they inspire the articles we write here in the blog.

Feel free to ask your question in the field below and we'll do our best to respond in the next 3-5 business days!

*Required fields