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Virtual and valuable – Digital estate planning

 October 20, 2021 |Fall 2021
Digital assets may exist in a virtual world, but they are real in terms of their value. Our digital assets are growing at an exponential rate, and are an increasingly meaningful part of our wealth. As a result, they’re becoming an important part of our...
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Seeking shelter – Maximize your savings through tax-sheltered plans

 October 20, 2021 |Fall 2021
The average Canadian family pays more than 36% of their income to the government through various forms of taxes, according to the Fraser Institute’s Canadian Consumer Tax Index – 2021 edition. That’s a higher percentage than they pay on basic necessities...
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Four on the road – Building the all-season investment portfolio

 October 20, 2021 |Fall 2021
The right portfolio for you is the one that reflects your personal investment plan. Following some fundamental principles of portfolio construction can help ensure that your portfolio weathers any conditions that the market might throw at it. Here are...
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Staying off the phishing hook – How to avoid getting lured in by social-media “angler phishing” scams

 October 20, 2021 |Fall 2021
With the incredible popularity of social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, it’s not surprising that cyber criminals are targeting these sites’ users with “angler phishing” scams. Here are a few steps to help ensure you don’t become the...
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Gut check – Three key questions to ask when volatility hits markets

 October 20, 2021 |Fall 2021
Market volatility can test your resolve as an investor. Asking yourself a few key questions can help keep you on track to your goals and avoid common investment pitfalls. Volatility is a normal part of the investing. The equity market’s performance since...
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Around the world

 October 20, 2021 |Fall 2021
Global markets Global worries over rising and tenacious supply-side inflation has spooked markets, and driven up bond yields. However, consumer demand remains strong even in the face of a surge in cases and deaths from the COVID-19 delta variant, underpinning...
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