by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Dec 14, 2020 | In the News
If you don’t have methods for smart credit card use, it can be costly – Canadians have an average of $3,240 in credit card debt. This isn’t meant to scare you! Credit cards are a handy tool – when used correctly. They’re convenient to pay...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Dec 11, 2020 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Top book recommendations from NPR, an app that lets you vent to strangers, the ten best standing desks for working from home, and a TikTok compilation to restore your faith in humanity. This week’s Good News. On the market for a new book to read over the holidays?...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Dec 4, 2020 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Your happiness calendar for December, 10 amazing classical concerts you can stream from home, what one scientific breakthrough means for the future of COVID-19 research, and a thrilling dinosaur discovery. This week’s Good News. It’s more important to take care of...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Dec 4, 2020 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
After a whirlwind year, the holiday season is upon us again. If you’re running out of gift ideas for your loved ones, never fear – we asked everyone on the team to provide their top gift recommendations for 2020. Some of the main takeaways? Shop local....
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Dec 1, 2020 | Retirement
An email greeted me this morning from a firm that crafts custom insurance coverage for higher risk cases that have been declined by traditional insurers. There were three case studies. Two of three took my breath away figuratively. The email is below along with the...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 27, 2020 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
The best 100 inventions of 2020, a virtual travel series to fuel your vacation daydreams, some tips for job searching in a COVID-19 winter, and some relaxing background music to help you focus. This week’s Good News. 2020 has been one of the most difficult years in...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 20, 2020 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
A drive-through holiday festival, how to help your teenager make decisions about their education during the pandemic, some out-of-this-world photos of ordinary things, and a gorgeous map of the earth’s circulatory system. This week’s Good News. In need of a good dose...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 14, 2020 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Promising COVID-19 vaccine news, a fun YouTube channel for art lovers, some cool holiday gift ideas for teens, and the happiest audition you’ve ever seen. This week’s Good News. Here’s something exciting on the COVID-19 front: although it hasn’t been approved as...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 6, 2020 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
‘ 30 brilliant cleaning hacks, how to combat pandemic fatigue, some tips for dealing with winter depression, and an adorable birdhouse city. This week’s Good News. Trying to get your living-space in tip-top shape? These 30 brilliant cleaning hacks are...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 2, 2020 | In the News
Being audited by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is never a fun ordeal, but advisors can play an important role in helping their clients get through the process as stress-free as possible. In fact, that role could become more prominent for advisors as a recent C.D....
