What are the investment fees in Canada?

If you are working with a financial advisor (whether of the human or the robo variety), you can be sure they are getting paid for the advice.  Investment fees and other charges are simply a part of investing. Investment firms or registered investment...

Health Spending Accounts Explained

Traditional health and dental accounts simply don’t work for everyone. A growing and popular trend in group benefits is giving employees more options on how they can use their benefit dollars. An health spending account (HSA) is an effective way to enhance a...

Life Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions

Answering a few commonly asked questions. When it comes to planning for the future, there’s a lot to think about, and one important element involves support for loved ones. Financial security is a big part of that support, and that’s where life insurance can help....

The Stock Market Is a Curious Thing

The stock market is a curious thing. With both stocks and bond prices down this year, investors may wonder whether the principles of a diversified portfolio can still hold up. The first six months of 2022 saw the TSX down 18%, the S&P dropped 24% and Canadian...