Adulting in Ontario – David turns 18

February 28, 2018 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
This year, 2018, will be a major year of transition for our son David. He turned 18, will graduate from high school and truly begins ‘adulting’. While it’s not a typical birthday gift, we covered the cost for him, to draft a Will and Powers of Attorney...
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Get a job, kid

February 21, 2018 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When our eldest son David finished grade 7, we had an important dinner table discussion. We encouraged him to enjoy his summer because next summer we expected him to get a job. I’ve talked with lots of parents about the appropriate time for kids to get...
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Celebrate Yourself

February 14, 2018 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Every year since 2010, I have hosted a Ladies Valentine’s Day Tea for my clients, my professional contacts and their friends. It was an idea that had been percolating since I set up shop as an advisor in 2001. I wanted to create an opportunity to connect...
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Family, Fiddles, and Flashbacks

February 09, 2018 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Red hair and a fiery Irish temper. Brown eyes and freckles. Rock’em Sock’em defenseman. And according to Brock Zeman, in his tribute song - Danny's Song (The Fiddler's Gone Home), Danny could saw that fiddle right in two. It has been 14 years since Danny...
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Sharing your wealth benefits everyone

February 07, 2018 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
The SPEND, SAVE, SHARE Series -- Sharing your wealth benefits everyone Empowering clients to SPEND, SAVE and SHARE their money with confidence is the foundation of my daily work. It informs my decisions and interactions at every turn. There’s no ignoring...
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Stock Market Volatility-Take One 2018

February 07, 2018 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
After almost nine years of a climbing stock market, it may be challenging to digest the recent market declines. I invite you to listen the following recording produced for you today (February 6, 2018), where I share with you the audio version of two articles...
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