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 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 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...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Feb 18, 2022 | In the News
Life insurance isn’t usually top of mind for Canadian retirees focused on generating income from their investment portfolios. Yet certain types of life insurance can play an important role in the lives of older Canadians. Full Article >
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Feb 16, 2022 | In the News
With the average home price in Canada hitting a record $748,450 in January, Canadians in many parts of the country may find the math of buying versus renting makes for a compelling argument in favour of renting. But another part of the renting equation is likely...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jan 24, 2022 | In the News
About two million Canadians started businesses since the start of the pandemic, according to a report Intuit Quickbooks Canada released last year, and that number has surely grown since then. Yet, many of these new entrepreneurs who are meeting with their financial...
