One of my mom’s favourite stories was about the day that the Bradford CIBC bank branch was robbed by the Boyd gang. Mom was trying to get to the bank for an appointment, and she got into a struggle with my oldest sister Marie who was two at the time and refusing to get into the dress that Mom had picked out for her...
Experience can count for a lot in the financial planning industry but so can focus, drive, determination, flexibility and so many other qualities that young advisors like the ones at Bell Financial have.
Is financial planning still the most important part of our services? You bet it is! Let us explain why...
The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account is basically the best parts of the RRSP and the TFSA.
Wondering how income tax works? Everyone's favourite financial expert in primary school is back to explain how to pay what you owe and not a penny more! Watch this new episode of Finance with a Third Grader!
GICs are in the spotlight – attracting the attention of not only former GIC investors, but everyone. Should you be jumping on the GIC bandwagon? That depends.
I don’t generally make New Year’s resolutions, but if I did, one for this year would be “do nothing.” Sounds lazy, doesn’t it? Let me add some context so that you aren’t just imagining me sitting on my couch for the entire year. It’s my new year’s resolution for my investments.
Putting money into an RRSP is giving money to your future self. Your future self doesn’t have an income (he/she is retired and trying to enjoy life) and so any money you can squirrel away now will be greatly appreciated by future you.
Rowan is the son of a financial planner and a lover of saving money. Watch the very first episode of Finance with a First Grader where he answers the questions 'What is money?' And 'How do I save it?'
4 great pieces of advice that anyone can use to improve their financial situation.