Dec 7, 2022 | Blog, Stories that Empower
I grew up in a very small farming town – small enough that even though my parents had lived there for over twenty years, we were still “new” in town. One of the running jokes was that when I was in grade ten, every member of the student’s council had one of two last...
Oct 6, 2022 | Blog, Stories that Empower
Important fall reminder: Now is the best time to make your in-kind gifts of securities for 2022, and to move your RRIF funds if you are changing institutions or advisors. Contact Ryan if you have any questions! September was a remarkably tragic month in Canada by any...
Sep 7, 2022 | Blog, Stories that Empower
This incredible thunderstorm I saw last weekend while dropping my kiddo off at Carleton University isn’t the only thing growing these days. This month I’m going to talk about the inflationary storm clouds on our horizon, and what it means for our...
Jul 12, 2022 | Blog, Stories that Empower
This month we’re talking about how we can all help keep the lights on at our favorite charities. In that vein, one of my favourite charities is The Royal Astronomical Society who asks us all to keep our lights off at night, so we can enjoy natures ultimate show,...
Jan 12, 2022 | Blog, Stories that Empower
As long time readers know, I’m delighted every so often to hand over the blog reigns to my wonderful colleague Sarah Morkin, our Operations Director. Sarah’s shared some of the wisdom she’s learned from her family over the years. As you will read below, sometimes...
Nov 4, 2021 | Blog, Stories that Empower
Year end is almost here, so this month’s blog is a testament to the fall season. Remember to get your charitable donations completed before year end (especially for gifts of securities!), and if you are turning 71 this year, you will also need to convert your...
