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How Much Will CPP and OAS Really Cover in Retirement?
04Jun

How Much Will CPP and OAS Really Cover in Retirement?

What Canadians Need to Know About Government Benefits, Breakeven Ages, and Balancing Security with Flexibility…

5 Key Tips for DIY Investors Starting Their Financial Plan
07May

5 Key Tips for DIY Investors Starting Their Financial Plan

Practical Steps to Take Control of Your Financial Future and Build a Solid Plan Without…

Which “Flavour” of Financial Advice Is Right for You?
10Apr

Which “Flavour” of Financial Advice Is Right for You?

Which “Flavour” of Financial Advice Is Right for You?   Understanding the Differences Between Commission-Based,…

Financial Designations in 2025: Which Ones Actually Matter for Clients?
10Mar

Financial Designations in 2025: Which Ones Actually Matter for Clients?

Who Do Financial Designations Benefit?  Here’s my Honest Take. Over the years, I’ve achieved a…

Breaking Status Quo Thinking: How To Beat A Tariff Threat
04Feb

Breaking Status Quo Thinking: How To Beat A Tariff Threat

The Illusion of Progress: Why Status Quo Thinking Holds Us Back Just because something is…

How Much Do You Really Need for Retirement in Canada? The Case for Personalized Financial Advice
31Dec

How Much Do You Really Need for Retirement in Canada? The Case for Personalized Financial Advice

“The financial services industry in…Atlantic Canada, is broken and in desperate need of fixing.  ”…

3 Biases That Affect Financial Planning and How to Outsmart Them
07Oct

3 Biases That Affect Financial Planning and How to Outsmart Them

  “Effective financial planning is 90% mental.  The other half is about money.” — David…

Why an Investment Policy Statement is your Best Financial Ally
06Sep

Why an Investment Policy Statement is your Best Financial Ally

ONE of the 7 key components of your financial plan is your investment portfolio. (If…

Embracing Summer: A Time for Relaxation and Financial Reflection
05Jul

Embracing Summer: A Time for Relaxation and Financial Reflection

Who doesn’t love summer? Parks and beaches are full.  Cold weather scowls are replaced by…

Goal Setting: Don’t Think Perfection, Think Intention
04Jun

Goal Setting: Don’t Think Perfection, Think Intention

Goal Setting: The “Why” Will Direct the “What” and “How” One of the biggest ironies…

Why Budgets and Budgeting Don’t Work
04May

Why Budgets and Budgeting Don’t Work

Budgeting Does Not Work!  Rethinking Spending: The Cash Flow Approach When I first started in…

Should You DIY Your Financial Planning?
06Mar

Should You DIY Your Financial Planning?

My TED Talk on DIY Financial Planning   I was recently asked to speak on…