Month: January 2024

January 29, 2024 Cybercrime is on the rise in Canada. From 2014 to 2017, fraudsters managed to take over $405,000,000 from Canadians1. Know the signs to protect yourself. Spoofed websites Anyone can get an internet domain address. Unfortunately, this ease of access means that fraudsters can create misleading sites imitating real websites like Facebook, or your bank. If you don’t see through the fraud, and enter your username and password, the fraudster will then have that information. Be...

January 22, 2024   While many people want to purchase a home, it’s become a greater challenge in today’s economic environment. Consumers are financially stretched by high inflation that’s lifted the price of food, fuel and just about everything else. On top of that, central banks have raised interest rates to help control inflation, leading to soaring mortgage rates. Never mind that real estate valuations – while largely off their peak – remain high, especially in large urban centres....

January 15, 2024 While some people love their job so much they never want to retire, for a lot of us the only thing better than saying goodbye to the rat race is doing it sooner than expected. But before clocking out early, there are a few boxes to check to ensure you’re making the right choice. Figure out your finances The first thing to consider is whether retiring early is financially feasible. Working with an advisor to assess your wealth plan may identify issues affecting your long-term...