by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Apr 1, 2022 | In the News
The homebuying process today is overwhelming, exhausting, and in some cases, plain heart-breaking. As many homebuyers’ down payment savings grow, so too do home prices, which can feel like one step forward and two steps back. Full Article >
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Mar 25, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Back in the day, having a pen pal was a thing. The advent of email has drastically changed the complexion of our long-distance communication. But this unlikely pair shows us that putting pen to paper can still bring us together to learn and share. Just when you think...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Mar 10, 2022 | In the News
Before you hit retirement, make sure you have enough funds in low-volatility investments, such as government bonds and GICs, says certified financial planner Rona Birenbaum. Full Article >
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Feb 25, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Are you shocked to know the corvette existed in during WWII? Hold on a second. . . we’re not talking about the Chevy sports car. This corvette is Canada’s oldest surviving warship, the HMCS Sackville. She played a significant role in the Battle of the Atlantic. Today...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Feb 23, 2022 | In the News
Early inheritances and familial gifts are now making up a growing part of Canadian first- time homebuyers’ down payments, as parents dip into their savings and assets to help adult children get into an increasingly out-of-reach housing market. And that is showing up...
