by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 21, 2019 | In the News
Planning financially for retirement requires taking many uncertainties into consideration. One of the greatest is the cost of health care. Although some health-care costs are covered in Canada, there are many – ranging from medications and massages to nursing homes or...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 20, 2019 | All About Tax
You may have read that if you’re getting a tax refund, you’re not tax planning properly. After all, why would you want CRA to use your money for the year only to give it back when you file your tax return? Getting a large refund simply means that insufficient tax was...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 20, 2019 | In the News
“Many people are struggling with the decision of how much to pay – and the degree to how that impacts their future,” says Rona Birenbaum, a certified financial planner in Toronto. “This is creating financial tension around education.” Full Article...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 20, 2019 | All About Investing, Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Mortgage break penalties, how to cope with tragedy, why your investment time horizon might be shorter than you think, and the top ten emerging technologies of 2019. This week’s Fresh Finds. Thinking of getting a mortgage? Beware of prepayment charges. When it comes to...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 13, 2019 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
How to become a morning person, the science behind the perfect chocolate chip cookie, why flu shots are so important, and a time-lapse glimpse of our frozen future. This week’s Fresh Finds. It’s officially the season of stuffed-up noses and dry coughs. Here’s why it’s...
