by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 18, 2019 | In the News
It’s been a little more than a decade since the former federal Conservative government introduced the tax-free savings account (TFSA) as a financial planning tool to help Canadians increase their net worth. However, recent research shows the TFSA has been used more as...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 16, 2019 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Happiness vs. satisfaction, the Diderot effect, travelling with pets, extending the life of your smart-phone, and the burnout phenomenon. This week’s Fresh Finds. We all think we want happiness more than anything, but is it really all we need? According to Nobel...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 10, 2019 | Cash Flow Concerns, Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Food-storage mistakes, the difference between a fee and a fine, advice for first time university students, and wisdom from a parenting superstar. This week’s Fresh Finds. When it comes to your investments, understanding the difference between a fee and a fine could...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 6, 2019 | In the News
The Agenda with Steve Paikin welcomes financial planner and tax estate expert Rona Birenbaum about how low interest rates effect personal financial decisions. Watch the Video >
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 4, 2019 | In the News
The financial costs of raising a newborn can easily turn a happy occasion into a great deal of stress for expecting or new parents. For financial advisors who have clients at this stage of their lives, helping them plan their finances early on in the process could set...