by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Oct 5, 2021 | In the News
If your paycheque needs a little oomph, now may be the time to look for a new gig. Changing jobs is always a chance to ratchet up your compensation, but the current labour market may be a historical opportunity to net a big pay bump. Full Article >
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Oct 5, 2021 | In the News
When it comes to deciding whether or not private school is the right choice for your child, parents may be overwhelmed by the financial considerations. Financial experts say that the smart way to evaluate this choice is to look at it from a holistic and long-term...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 30, 2021 | In the News
For almost three decades, many investors and financial professionals have looked to the “4-per-cent rule” as a rough guide for how much money they would need to withdraw from their portfolios annually to retire comfortably. Full Article >
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Aug 16, 2021 | In the News
A recent Statistics Canada survey of almost 17,000 business owners found that about 3 per cent have plans to transfer or sell their business within the next year, which translates into hundreds of deals across the country based on the sample size alone. Full Article...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jul 30, 2021 | In the News
There are 564,000 people in Canada with dementia, the broader category of cognitive impairment that includes Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Every year, 78,600 new cases are diagnosed, according to a national dementia strategy...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jul 29, 2021 | In the News
It’s been nearly three years since Ottawa legalized the recreational use of cannabis and one of the big surprises has been just how many seniors are utilizing pot products for health reasons — or just plain fun. Full Article >