Jan 9, 2025 | Blog, Stories that Inspire
If you have been a long-time reader, you’re probably somewhat surprised to get a January newsletter from us. Most years we take January off, as we have found that nobody likes to think about their money this time of year. Recent events have gotten me thinking about a...
Dec 4, 2024 | Blog, Stories that Amplify
Normally at year end, I like to tell the story of a real person – often we make it someone with a lot of personality or character who has done something unique and amazing with their estate. I’ve spent the year debating what story I should tell. And then, perhaps with...
Nov 11, 2024 | Blog, Stories that Empower
In 1899, a young lad was borne to two American-Italian parents in New York City. Alphonese Capone, or “Al” as he was known, got off to a rough start. He was in a gang by the age of 13, and had a side hustle as a bouncer at bars and brothels. It would be this latter...
Oct 8, 2024 | Blog, Stories that Empower
“Hi Ryan. I hope you’re doing well. Let me know when you’ve got time for a call. I have something I need to talk about with you. Thanks, Rob” – Jan 23, 5:33pm. Never have I written a article that I wanted to write so much, but couldn’t bring myself to do. This one has...
Sep 5, 2024 | Blog, Stories that Empower
Once upon a time, there was a very talented, but nameless, prince. He built a fabulous empire, filled with creativity, raspberry berets, song and dance, and it was worth a fortune. A $260 million fortune, to be precise. And the queen – oh the queen, how well she could...
Aug 6, 2024 | Blog, Stories that Empower
July was a fantastic month for my wife Bridget and myself, as we finally managed to take our “buck list” trip to Scotland that we had planned for our 20th anniversary. It was a trip with some special meaning – years ago, Bridget and I met in music school at...
Jul 4, 2024 | Blog, Stories that Empower
Happy July everyone, it’s Sarah here! While Ryan is off in Scotland this month, I’ve taken over the newsletter to share some personal insights on a recent experience with digital will planning platforms. I know all too well how quickly life changes because...
Jun 6, 2024 | Blog, Stories that Amplify
A few days ago, I had the pleasure of presenting a talk on charitable giving and estates to the Saskatchewan Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP), in Saskatoon. While I was there, I made a pilgrimage to visit Canada’s most famous will – that of a Cecil...
Apr 30, 2024 | Blog, Stories that Enrich
As long-time readers will suspect, I’m a big sci-fi nerd. Like many of my generation of kids born and raised in the 1970’s and 1980’s, George Lucas’ Star Wars was instrumental in our childhood. I myself had a HUGE collection of toys, and watched the movies so many...
Apr 1, 2024 | Blog, Stories that Enrich
It often takes something extraordinary for us to make changes in our lives. Twenty-six centuries ago, two warring nations fought a war in what is now northern Turkey. The Lyndian Kingdom and the Median Kingdom had a long, bitter conflict that had lasted over six...
