Reflecting on 2017 & Preparing for 2018
As the old year winds down and a new year begins, we take this opportunity to reflect on the investing year behind and the investing year ahead. The Viewstone Investment…
Investing is about Behaviour
Twenty years ago, an economist gave a speech. This is nothing earth shattering, as economists give a lot of speeches. What is remarkable though is that within that speech, two…
2017 Canada’s Budget
The Liberal government announced changes in their Budget on March 22, 2017 that effect your personal finances.
“Where We At?”
A note from Rod: The title may read a little silly, but it is meaningful to me as the writer. A couple of weeks ago, I was driving our three…
When Plans Come to Fruition
I knew today would come. I knew it, I thought about it, I planned for it, and yet I find I am still not ready to admit that this day…
A Year in Question: A Look Back and a Look Ahead
I am a New Year’s Eve baby. When my mother went into labour, the doctor asked my Dad if he wanted a New Year’s baby gift or a tax deduction.…
What Crisis? Think “Market Transition”
Labour Day! For many people, Labour Day, even more than New Years, represents a turning page, a new chapter, a shift or a change. I am a New Year’s Eve…
Independence: Why it Matters
Over 14 years ago when I made the decision to move from the corporate ranks into private client advising, one of the first and most important decisions I had to…
Budgeting for Retirement
Are you thinking of or approaching retirement? Are you already retired? Have you made a budget to see how prepared you are? Even those who seem far away from retirement…
Pensions / LIRAs
Some jobs come with pensions. Do you understand all the options that come along with them? Pensions can be a great way to save up for your retirement, and is…