by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Dec 22, 2025 | In the News
Purchasing a life annuity is like creating your own pension plan, and a viable way to ensure a lifelong income stream. Yet Canadians still hesitate to purchase them. This article explains how to incorporate an annuity in your portfolio, and whether it’s a good option...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 28, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
We’ve likely all been the victim of a crank call or two. But some people unknowingly dial a wrong number then regret any inconvenience they may have caused, like this kind gentleman. Birds aplenty! If you’re a fan of the bald eagle, you’ll want to visit BC sometime...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Oct 31, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Ah, the beauty of nature — the glass-like surface of a quiet lake, the distant call of a wild bird, an unforgettable sunset. And then, there are the moments that are unexpected — and delightfully funny. Once a year, those moments are captured in the Comedy Wildlife...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 26, 2025 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Huntington’s is a merciless and devastating disease passed on genetically. But thanks to a London research team, a successful treatment has been identified. Textiles made from recycled materials may be made from a party staple: the solo cup. The Seine is the...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 8, 2025 | All About Tax, Estate Matters, Retirement
Why RRSP Withdrawals Before Age 71 Can Sometimes Make Tax Sense For most Canadians, the conventional wisdom is to leave their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) untouched until age 71, when it must be converted to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) or...
