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Like many business owners, Rick and Warren thought it would be a simple process to continue the business when one of them died.   Nothing could be further from the truth.   Rick and Warren had a printing company and

A major Canadian financial institution ran an investment promotion earlier this year that promised attractive returns for GIC-type investors, who needed higher returns to generate income. While dealing with an advisor from this particular institution on another matter, the conversation

Many mistakenly believe that if they need Long Term Care, either in their home or in a facility, the cost will be covered by provincial health care or other government agencies. While certain programs are available, a large portion of

One of the most interesting facets of the financial services industry is how so many people tend to invest their money and plan their financial affairs by chasing trends and doing what is “popular”.   For example, many investors like

Similar to the situation of individual Canadians, small business owners must deal with a variety of financial challenges in order to grow their businesses. Besides managing issues like cash flow and assets, small businesses must also think about taxes on

Earl wants to control the distribution of his estate when he dies and feels that a Will is a good idea. He saw an ad on social media about do-it-yourself Wills and decided to buy Will kit. The booklet he