RRSP or TFSA? Make Tax-Smart Decisions

With tax season underway and the March 2 RRSP contribution deadline approaching, many Canadians find themselves asking the same question: should I contribute to my RRSP, my TFSA, or both? While both accounts play an important role in long-term financial planning, they function very differently at tax time. Understanding those differences, and avoiding common last-minute […]
Income Investing with Dividends

Dividend stocks have a role to play in any portfolio, no matter the investor’s age or financial circumstance.
Fifty Years Ago: The Day the Great Postwar Bull Market Died

This month’s client’s corner discusses three bear market crises we’ve seen in the last 50 years.
Fifty Years, Three Epic Bear Markets: A Study in Crisis and Resilience

This month’s client’s corner discusses three bear market crises we’ve seen in the last 50 years.
Inflation, Recession and a Frantic Bear Market…Again

This month’s client’s corner discusses fear through financial media and how history repeats itself.
The History of Recessions

In this month’s client’s corner, Nick Murray discusses the eight, almost nine, economic recessions that have taken place in the United States since 1970.
How to Think About The Stock Market

In this month’s client corner, we discuss how investors should think about the stock market and how one of the greatest advantages you can have as an investor is a long-term perspective.
How to Make Money in a Bear Market

Bear markets can be scary times for investors, but a market decline should be viewed as an opportunity to put money to work for the long run while stocks are trading at a discount.
The 60/40 Portfolio: When You Need It Most, It May Not Work

One of the most common investment strategies is the 60/40 portfolio. This route can feel simple and safe, but it’s not right for everyone.
How to Respond to a Financial Crisis: Don’t.

Financial markets are resilient. The best response a long-term, goal-focused investor can make to a crisis is no response at all.