On the horns of the stag

On the horns of the stag

August 01, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor - Summer 2025
Stagflation can have a devasting impact on economies, combining stagnate (STAG-) or even negative economic growth, with elevated or rising inflation (-FLATION). Stagflation is the worst of both worlds. A stagnant economy struggles to create jobs and growth...
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Scholarly pursuits: How an education savings plan and RESPs can help you turn education dreams into reality

Scholarly pursuits: How an education savings plan and RESPs can help you turn education dreams into reality

August 01, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor - Summer 2025
Every parent shares the same hope – watching their child reach their full potential. A quality post-secondary education remains one of the most powerful gifts you can provide, opening doors to better career prospects and higher lifetime earnings. But...
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Letting go of the FOMO

Letting go of the FOMO

August 01, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor - Summer 2025
Understanding your anxiety and financial behavior can help you learn to stay in control and avoid damaging investment decisions, while also helping to keep you on track. If you’ve ever regretted a financial decision, you’re not alone. In fact, you might...
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Canadian Shield: Seven rock-solid reasons to build your wealth at home

Canadian Shield: Seven rock-solid reasons to build your wealth at home

August 01, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor - Summer 2025
In the search for the right investments to reach your goals, it's easy to look past or take for granted the opportunities in our own backyard. But for Canadian investors, some of the world's most attractive investments are right here at home. While global...
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Around the world in 80 seconds

Around the world in 80 seconds

August 01, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor - Summer 2025
Canada The economy showed better than expected strength over the final months of the first quarter and into the early part of the second, with many businesses front-loading their imported purchases and exported sales ahead of what was expected to be the...
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Video: Are powers of attorney part of your estate plan? The Wealthy Barber wants to know

Video: Are powers of attorney part of your estate plan? The Wealthy Barber wants to know

June 09, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Who will care for you if you can’t? David Chilton explains why it’s important to have powers of attorney, especially at his age.

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Why women need to be more proactive with their brain health

Why women need to be more proactive with their brain health

May 21, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

While Canadian women tend to live about five years longer than men, research shows females account for about 70 percent of people living with dementia and brain-aging diseases.

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Weathering the storm: 5 “shields” to help protect against market volatility

Weathering the storm: 5 “shields” to help protect against market volatility

May 15, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor – Spring 2025
Market volatility is an inevitable part of investing, but that doesn't mean you have to watch helplessly as your portfolio value fluctuates. When markets decline, it is usually driven by underlying economic circumstances that cause investors to worry...
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Beyond the glitter: Five reasons to consider gold in your investment portfolio

Beyond the glitter: Five reasons to consider gold in your investment portfolio

May 15, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor – Spring 2025
Gold continues to play a vital role in modern investment portfolios, offering unique benefits that complement traditional assets. For Canadian investors seeking to enhance their investment strategy and portfolio, here are five compelling reasons to consider...
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Globetrotting

Globetrotting

May 15, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor – Spring 2025
Investment markets beyond North America are abound with opportunities for investors. And diversifying geographically and across various markets can have important risk management and return benefits. Here are five reasons why investors should consider...
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