by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | May 30, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Living below sea level won’t just be for aquatic animals. The DEEP project is building human settlements underwater, so we can live and conduct much-needed research in the ocean. Calgary has its own local, digital currency: the Calgary dollar. It’s a Canadian first,...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | May 13, 2025 | In the News
If your equity is tied up in your home and you’re finding it difficult to get by in retirement, you’ve got options. Full Article >
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Apr 25, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
For the last few years we’ve heard lots of talk about what to do with unused retail and office space. These two projects are shining examples of what can be done with large, unused spaces. Originally built as a church and prison, see how these spaces have been, or...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Mar 28, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
The passing of March signifies the beginning of spring — a day marked by mythical beliefs, unusual traditions, and historical constructions. Scientists have discovered a new antibiotic, and it exists in our very own bodies. It doesn’t look like much of anything, but...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Feb 28, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Betcha can’t guess what the most Canadian animal is – in evolutionary terms that is. Once you hone in on these two points, you can engage your senses to manage your emotions. It’s been over 100 years, but a small herd of bison can once again be found roaming the...
by Morgan Ulmer CFP® | Feb 21, 2025 | In the News
Withdrawing from your RRSP can decrease your overall tax burden and increase government benefits. Morgan Ulmer explains. Full Article >
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jan 31, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
It seems today’s youth isn’t obsessed with only their cell phones. They’ve developed a keen interest in Japanese stationery. What started as a fun hobby has turned into a side hustle for amateur painter Jamie Lee Matthias. His terrible art is being commissioned by...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jan 6, 2025 | In the News
We can expect slightly higher tax brackets, a higher Basic Personal Amount and OAS clawback thresholds, in 2025. Morgan Ulmer explains how retirees can capitalize on these changes. Full Article >
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Dec 20, 2024 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Let’s start with a riddle: I live on the beach. I’ve been called an animal and a robot. I walk with the wind and was born to save the Netherlands from rising sea levels. What am I? UNESCO does more than identify world heritage sites. It also keeps a list of cultural...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 29, 2024 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
If you’ve ever wanted to visit Narnia, now you can. Six years ago, Dr. Yaz Romahi built a treehouse inspired by The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Today visitors can book an overnight stay and experience some of the magic they read about in the Narnia series....
