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...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Aug 21, 2019 | In the News
The tax-free savings account (TFSA) turned 10 this year — and it has come a long way. More than 40 per cent of Canadian families now have one, according to the latest tally from Statistics Canada. Full Article >
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Aug 19, 2019 | In the News
A survey of young professionals by the Toronto Region Board of Trade in 2017 showed 83 per cent surveyed believed the high cost of housing in the area was impeding their ability to save for retirement. Full Article >
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Aug 2, 2019 | In the News
This back to school season, get the kids on schedule, while teaching them—and reminding yourself—about money management. Full Article >
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jul 12, 2019 | In the News
As terrible as it for your finances, owning two cars is often unavoidable. Take two working parents, add kids and you have a strong convenience-based case for paying the many costs of owning and maintaining a pair of vehicles. Add a home in the suburbs and the...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jun 27, 2019 | In the News
One of the biggest concerns investors have is outliving their money – and it’s often their financial advisors who tell them if this fear could become a reality. This discussion is more challenging today due to volatile stock markets, low returns for fixed-income...
