Economic Fall: Trends and Financial Tips
Thursday, September 21, 2023
What are the economic trends to watch for this fall? What's in store for the stock market? How are the markets doing right now? Our back-to-school economic podcast brings you answers to all your questions. Read more...
Avoid leaving your heirs a nasty tax surprise on your RRIF assets when you die
Thursday, September 14, 2023 - Globe and Mail
For many folks, the world of personal finance is unfamiliar territory. And if you’re not careful, mistakes can be costly. The author talks about registered retirement income funds (RRIFs), and shares a story about a costly mistake and how to avoid the same fate. Read more...
Start saving for your child's future with an RESP!
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Discover the benefits and strategies of Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) with our latest podcast. Learn how to save for your child's future without breaking the bank. Read more...
Why 7 per cent mortgage rates would be unsustainable
Thursday, September 7, 2023 - Globe and Mail
If you’re renewing your mortgage or riding a floating rate, you’re probably feeling a sharp pain in your pocketbook region. Read more...
4 reasons automating your savings makes it easier to build wealth
Thursday, August 31, 2023 - Business Insider
Saving isn't always easy, but it pays off over time. It works best when you have a consistent strategy. One of the easiest and best ways to do this is by automating your savings — that is, telling your bank to send regular deposits from your checking account to your savings. Read more...
Why September Feels Like ‘Back To School’ For Working Adults
Friday, September 1, 2023 - Forbes
It’s a bittersweet time of year. The month of September represents a time of change, when many of us segue from a lower gear at work, leisurely summer vacations, and basking in the warm weather to a slight chill in the air, signaling the change of seasons and getting back into the work groove. September also offers an increase of workers itching to get their careers back on track and find new and better jobs. Read more...
Take Advantage of High Interest Rates
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Central banks in Canada and the U.S. have raised interest rates very aggressively over the last year to fight soaring inflation, putting a significant amount of strain on borrowers. But high interest rates have a silver lining: they give savers and savvy investors a great opportunity to boost their return potential. Read more...
Why Wait Until Retirement To Maximize The Joy In Your Life?
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - Forbes
Sometimes we spend so much time preparing for what's to come, that we forget to maximize the joy in our every day. Read more...
The Dollars and Cents of a Changing Planet
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Higher prices at the grocery store and the insurance broker are just a few examples of the effects that climate change will have on our wallets. Join Sébastien Mc Mahon and Ashleay Dollard in this riveting episode. Read more...
The Great Wealth Transfer From Baby Boomers To Millennials Will Impact The Job Market And Economy
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - Forbes
The wealth handover will have a significant impact on the economy. Millennials are expected to hold five times as much wealth as they do today by the 2030s. Read more...
Sébastien’s financial cocktail
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Sébastien Mc Mahon, accompanied by Ashleay Dollard in terrace mode, presents his financial cocktail! The basics of saving and how to get richer regardless of income level. Solutions accessible to all. Read more...
How To Reach A $2 Million Retirement Savings Goal
Thursday, August 10, 2023 - Forbes
Two million dollars may seem like a lofty goal for retirement - is it the right amount for you, and how can you reach it? Read more...
Should you pay off the mortgage immediately before retiring?
Thursday, August 3, 2023 - Globe and Mail
You should usually pay off the mortgage on your house before you retire. Doing so makes you less financially vulnerable to spending shocks in retirement. Read more...
4 Habits Holding You Back From Living Your Best Financial Life
Friday, July 28, 2023 - Forbes
Once you recognize something and realize how it’s affecting your future success, you can evaluate and correct. That’s what it’s all about. Read more...
The “Live-To-100” Retirement Plan
Friday, July 28, 2023 - Forbes
Recently, I was surprised, pleased, and sobered that a few online calculators estimated I could live to age 100. I’m currently age 70, so that would mean I’d be retired for 30 years! Read more...
3 Ways Successful Investors Avoid F.O.M.O. (Fear Of Missing Out)
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - Forbes
Emotions play a critical role on Wall Street. Two extremely powerful emotions are fear and greed. FOMO, or the Fear Of Missing Out, impacts a lot of decisions people make both on and off Wall Street. Here are three ways successful investors avoid FOMO. Read more...
Parents, have you thought of selling half your home to your adult kids and then sharing the space?
Thursday, July 27, 2023 - Globe and Mail
Family stepped in to help Aidan Grove-White and his partner afford a house in downtown Toronto, but not how you may think. Read more...
The Point You Become Financially Independent
Monday, July 17, 2023 - Forbes
If you want to become financially independent, you’ve got to know what it means to be financially independent. It’s not that difficult to get your arms around. A straightforward operational definition does the trick. Read more...
When vacations influence oil prices
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
As vacations approach, the anticipated rise in gas prices is as much a topic of conversation as the choice of beachfront motel in Maine. Coincidence or oil company strategy? When geopolitics and supply-side dynamics hitch a ride. Read more...
2023 recession: a ghost story?
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Today's economic situation has no parallel in history. Will the fear of a major crisis materialize in 2023, as many analysts suggest? We'll discuss GDP, monetary policy, balanced budgets and more. Read more...
Proposed tax changes in Canada could stifle large charitable gifts
Thursday, June 29, 2023 - Globe and Mail
Twenty-five years ago, in 1998, 25.8 per cent of Canadians claimed donations on their tax returns. In 2021, that figure was just 17.7 per cent – and the percentage continues to decline. The good news? The total amount of donations has increased over that time to $11.8-billion from $4.3-billion. Read more...
6 Ways To Simplify Your Financial Life In 15-Minutes Or Less
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - Forbes
Learn six ways you can simplify your financial life, reduce your stress, and make managing your money a little bit easier. Read more...
In the years leading up to retirement, an updated financial plan is key: Experts
Friday, June 23, 2023 - The Canadian Press
More and more Canadians are set to retire in the coming years. Surveys show that many of them are worried about having enough to retire on, and some worry they won’t be able to retire at all. But experts say that with a sound financial plan in place, you can weather the transition with less stress even amid uncertain economic conditions. Read more...
Employment: Young people, an economic asset, but at what cost?
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Are young people working much more today than in the past? Labour market challenges related to demographics have effects of all sorts and pressure on the school system is one of the neglected pieces of the puzzle. Ashleay Dollard and Sébastien Mc Mahon share some striking data. Read more...
Talking money isn't stressful!
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Why is talking about money stressful? Marianne Spear is hosted by Sébastien Mc Mahon and Ashleay Dollard. She discusses the topic of avoidance and offers solutions within your reach to start a conversation about money. Read more...