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...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 24, 2021 | In the News
Rising inflation is forcing some advisors to have difficult conversations with clients about their spending habits and whether they should make adjustments to their financial plans. The inflation and interest-rate landscapes are “shifting dramatically,” wrote BMO...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 16, 2021 | In the News
Advisors say withdrawing from an RRSP early is not something clients should panic about, but they should do this cautiously with other measures in place. As some Canadians looked to make ends meet during the pandemic, accessing extra funds may have meant tapping into...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 2, 2021 | In the News
It’s always hard to say ‘no’ to your kids, from when they’re little and want one more bedtime story to when they’re adults looking for help to pay the rent, buy a car or purchase their first home. With less job stability, the rising cost of living and skyrocketing...
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 >
