The Last Word

October 13, 2025 |Counsellor Quarterly – Fall 2025
An ounce of prevention – As 2025 draws to a close, a quick review of your finances can help save you from tax filing regret down the road After the slower and easier days of the summer, the fall months and early days of winter that lead into year-end...
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Executive Summary: Federal Reserve update

October 13, 2025 |Counsellor Quarterly – Fall 2025
In this Counsel Views double feature, RBC PH&N Investment Counsel's Chief Investment Strategist Tasneem Azim-Khan covers two important and timely analyses: the first on the upcoming CUSMA 2.0 negotiations, and the second on the U.S. Federal Reserve. Federal...
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Executive Summary: The preservation of CUSMA is economically critical to Canada

October 13, 2025 |Counsellor Quarterly – Fall 2025
In this Counsel Views double feature, RBC PH&N Investment Counsel's Chief Investment Strategist Tasneem Azim-Khan covers two important and timely analyses: the first on the upcoming CUSMA 2.0 negotiations, and the second on the U.S. Federal Reserve. High-stakes...
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Reflex defect: Why human nature and portfolio success are often at odds

October 13, 2025 |Counsellor Quarterly – Fall 2025
Understanding our natural instincts and mental “blind spots” can help us avoid emotionally driven decisions that can damage our long-term success as investors, while helping us enjoy a smoother road to financial success. Imagine this: You wake up one...
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The President's Message

The President's Message

October 13, 2025 |Counsellor Quarterly – Fall 2025
Our base case is for modest economic growth and inflation calm enough to allow for a resumption of interest-rate cuts. U.S. public policy remains the dominant macroeconomic theme, with tariffs and tax cuts both attracting close attention. The global economy...
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Around the world in 80 seconds

Around the world in 80 seconds

October 13, 2025 |Counsellor Quarterly – Fall 2025
Canada U.S. tariffs on key Canadian exports, including energy products, aluminum and steel, have begun to bite into the country’s economic growth, with both the latest GDP and employment numbers seeing material and negative downturns. The uncertainty...
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Tariffs, Trump, and the tug of war: mid-year check-in

Tariffs, Trump, and the tug of war: mid-year check-in

July 15, 2025 |Counsellor Quarterly – Summer 2025
Overview In 2025, the global economy and markets face uncertainty from U.S. trade tariffs and the Trump administration’s policies more generally, but opportunities remain for patient and disciplined investors. Summary The first half of 2025 has been marked...
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How income splitting can create tax savings

How income splitting can create tax savings

January 01, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Find out what income splitting is, and how a prescribed rate loan strategy may be beneficial for you as part of tax planning.

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Five ways to pay less tax in retirement

Five ways to pay less tax in retirement

January 01, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

These strategies can help you maintain the lifestyle you had while working.

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Financial planning: Nine key areas of focus

Financial planning: Nine key areas of focus

January 01, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Important aspects to consider in organizing your financial picture.

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