Oh boy, do I have a story for you!

Oh boy, do I have a story for you!

I’ve been writing this newsletter for almost a decade now. Sometimes the stories flow quickly, sometimes not so much. This month, the story walked into my office and told itself! One of the lovely things about having moved our office in the last few months is the...
A Table Set for Three

A Table Set for Three

Hello readers, it’s Ryan’s colleague Sarah here, taking over this month’s blog to honour International Women’s Day! I want to share a story about an incredibly resilient woman that left an imprint on my soul. It’s also a tale about the...
Avoiding the RRSP & RRIF Timebomb

Avoiding the RRSP & RRIF Timebomb

A few weeks ago I was talking to my retired friend Adrian over breakfast. Adrian’s my kind of person – a chronic saver. He’s done pretty well for himself over the years, and saved up quite the retirement pool of money. Adrian’s always been a low-lifestyle kind of guy,...
Six Words That Changed the World

Six Words That Changed the World

A new year is always a time of change and reflection. I’ve been pondering this a lot in the new year, as we launch our new newsletter format, and get ready to move our office in a few weeks to a new location. One of my favourite stories is that of Alfred Nobel...
Live Long, and Prosper

Live Long, and Prosper

I grew up in a very small farming town – small enough that even though my parents had lived there for over twenty years, we were still “new” in town. One of the running jokes was that when I was in grade ten, every member of the student’s council had one of two last...
The Fall of the Crown

The Fall of the Crown

Important fall reminder: Now is the best time to make your in-kind gifts of securities for 2022, and to move your RRIF funds if you are changing institutions or advisors. Contact Ryan if you have any questions! September was a remarkably tragic month in Canada by any...
Good Charity Starts at Home

Good Charity Starts at Home

This month we’re talking about how we can all help keep the lights on at our favorite charities. In that vein, one of my favourite charities is The Royal Astronomical Society who asks us all to keep our lights off at night, so we can enjoy natures ultimate show,...