Cat's in the Cradle

 September 14, 2021 |Mark Ryan
By October 1, 1988, Justin Trudeau’s daddy had been PM for 13 of the boy’s 16 years. Reagan was US president, Thatcher was the UK Prime Minister, and on that very day Gorbachev was sworn in as the Soviet head of state. Prime Minister Brian Mulroney called...
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Look up. Look wayyyyyyy up.

 September 08, 2021 |Mark Ryan
Good afternoon. The federal election is 17 days away, as the parties fall over themselves spending and getting up in our business. This week, our crack team at head office compiled a synopsis of major party platforms, which – if I’m honest – just made...
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I could do that

 August 31, 2021 |Mark Ryan
Down in Vancouver this week for a family thing, and tripped over a memory as always. Today, the Grouse Grind is a grueling hike in North Vancouver, so-named because of its steep incline and proximity to the posh, populated West Vancouver. The stiff climb...
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3.89 times around the earth

 August 16, 2021 |Mark Ryan
Good afternoon, Never-Ending Stories: If we’re having a hard time wrapping a mask around our faces for the latest threat from Covid, the weather outside might give us another reason to do so. Here’s a few tidbits to inhale, on a smoky weekend, as we anticipate...
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It's Gonna Be Alright

 August 03, 2021 |Mark Ryan
Good afternoon, Just a few quick notes this afternoon as we head in to the August long-weekend. Building mental resilience -- Olympian Clara Hughes Sometimes right when we need strength, we just can’t muster it, emotionally, mentally, physically – whatever...
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He didn't what?

 July 21, 2021 |Mark Ryan
Good Afternoon, Friday Trivia: What former head of state adamantly refused to brush his teeth, bathe or even wash his hands for decades? Instead, he allowed one of his fawning minions to occasionally sponge him off. (Ew). Unhelpful Hints: 1) Years after...
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The Wealthy Barber explains two ways you can invest

 July 07, 2021 |David Chilton

The basic principles of investing cover bitcoin, stocks and even your bank account

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Make your Will immediately if not sooner

 July 07, 2021 |David Chilton

The Wealthy Barber's crucial message to all of his French-speaking friends, in French

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The Wealthy Barber on how a corporate executor helps family harmony

 July 07, 2021 |David Chilton

Instead of placing the stress on a loved one, experienced professionals can carry out your last wishes

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The Wealthy Barber: How a trust company can help

 July 07, 2021 |David Chilton

If you’re acting as an executor of a Will, consider hiring an executor’s helper

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