Don't let your emotions control you

November 10, 2025 |Stephanie Woo, CIM, FMA
In the past I have posted about an investor's emotional rollercoaster using words like the "excitement and thrill" when you see your investments increase in value and then the "anxiety, fear and panic" sets in when there may be a temporary setback in...
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High stakes, narrow margins: Canada’s federal budget bets on investment-led growth

November 05, 2025 |Cynthia Leach, Robert Hogue, and Salim Zanzana
Overall, the story of Budget 2025 is as expected. There is big new spending and deficits that would be even larger without review savings. Buffers are slim against the two fiscal anchors of a balanced operating budget by 2028-29, and a declining deficit-to-GDP...
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Canadian federal budget preview

October 27, 2025 |Cynthia Leach
A new playbook for balancing bigger government with fiscal health We believe the context and composition of government spending matter as much as the quantum. Cyclically, our outlook has Canada avoiding a recession from the current set of tariffs, but...
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Are U.S. tariffs accomplishing their goals?

August 20, 2025 |Claire Fan

The trade war remains in its early stages, with U.S. tariff revenues trailing behind announcements into the summer. Nevertheless, import tariffs collected as a share of U.S. imports have already risen to their highest level since the 1940s.

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Intergenerational Wealth Conversations

March 05, 2025 |Stephanie Woo, CIM, FMA
Make time, it's a conversation worth having. When it comes to transitioning your wealth onto the next generation there are many considerations to be made. Our team will be able to put all factors that are personal to you in order to allow for the most...
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2025 Handy Financial Planning Facts

January 20, 2025 |Stephanie Woo, CIM, FMA
Check out our summary of some common financial planning facts and important dates many individuals, families and business owners would find useful: RSP deadlines and deduction limits TFSA contribution limits IPP - employment earnings requirements U.S...
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Navigating Family Wealth

January 19, 2025 |Stephanie Woo, CIM, FMA
For over 25 years at RBC Dominion Securities, I have seen markets become more volatile, clients' situations become more complex — many families have built fortunes upwards of eight to nine figures with various tax structures, cross-border issues, blended...
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Fall Economic Statement 2024: Canada boosts investment appeal and the deficit deepens

Fall Economic Statement 2024: Canada boosts investment appeal and the deficit deepens

December 18, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia, Robert Hogue and Cynthia Leach
Given the political uncertainty facing Canada, the fate of many of the measures announced in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement is highly uncertain. However, the fiscal update still serves as a snapshot of where the economy is headed and how upcoming challenges...
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The Wealthy Barber Returns - complimentary ebook

December 17, 2024 |Stephanie Woo, CIM, FMA
In collaboration with David Chilton, one of Canada’s best known voices on the subject of personal finance, we are proud to offer you a complimentary special edition ebook. RBC Partner David Chilton uses wit and wisdom to help readers learn the keys to...
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My Special in the Financial Post: Good things take time to plant, grow and flourish. So do good financial behaviours

October 14, 2024 |Stephanie Woo, CIM, FMA
Financial literacy and helping families arming themselves with good financial habits for long term success has been a passion project of mine. My first job was $5.45/hr (yes, it was a long time ago). My parents were immigrants and I am very fortunate...
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