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 25, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Are you shocked to know the corvette existed in during WWII? Hold on a second. . . we’re not talking about the Chevy sports car. This corvette is Canada’s oldest surviving warship, the HMCS Sackville. She played a significant role in the Battle of the Atlantic. Today...
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 28, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
They’re not made on a pottery wheel, but sure look like they could be. The harsh winds and cold temperatures along the shores of Lake Michigan render these beautifully unique objets d’art. Sadly they disappear as quickly as they are created. From ghost town to tourist...
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 Sara Ready CFP® | Jan 4, 2022 | All About Tax, Estate Matters
As real estate prices rise in Ontario, so are the related probate fees on that property when settling your estate. Might you be one of the lucky Ontarians that can avoid probate fees on your real estate? If you’ve owned a property in Ontario for at least 15 years, you...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Dec 31, 2021 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
The entrepreneurial mind knows no bounds. University of Guelph grad Matt McCoy has solved many a problem by identifying a need and putting together a plan to satisfy consumer need. His latest undertaking, Student Helpers, is connecting seniors with students eager to...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 26, 2021 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
You don’t have to be a hard core fitness buff to appreciate the marriage of technology and wellbeing. Norwegian firm Motitech has brought the stationary bike phenomenon to the elderly, allowing cyclists to pedal along the streets where they spent their childhood or...
