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Insurance – The Basics
Insurance can get complicated, so let’s just look at the basics. There are two types of life insurance, ‘term’ and ‘permanent.’
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Market Uncertainty Remains – October 2022 Review
After a period of poor performance following the rally in risk assets which started in July and ended mid‐August, global financial markets once again rebounded in October. With US equities leading global stocks…
The Difficult Task of Achieving Price Stability – September 2022 Review
Equity markets reversed course in September, following the longstanding pattern of weak returns at the start of the ‘fall’ season. Comments from central bankers left little doubt about…
How High Will Rates Go? August 2022 Review
Equity markets slumped in the second half of the month after central bankers from around the world reaffirmed their commitment to tackling inflation through higher interest rates
Bad News is Good News – July 2022 Review
North American equity markets moved higher during the month, contrary to disappointing economic data. Despite the US having negative GDP growth in the second quarter
Consumption Slows with Sustained Inflation – June 2022 Review
Consumption Slows with Sustained Inflation June 2022 Commentary & Performance Review Stubbornly high inflation led the U.S. Federal Reserve to quicken the pace of their rate increases to 0.75%. The last time the ‘Fed’ raised rates this much in a single meeting was...
Inflation Relief Rally – May 2022 Review
Inflation Relief Rally May 2022 Commentary & Performance Review The stronger performance in financial markets last month may reflect easing investor concerns about inflation and a willingness to re‐enter the market at more attractive valuations given the sell‐off...
Market Uncertainty Remains – October 2022 Review
After a period of poor performance following the rally in risk assets which started in July and ended mid‐August, global financial markets once again rebounded in October. With US equities leading global stocks…
Avoiding the Family Feud – Part 2
Brent continues the creative discussion with long-time friend, Colin White, Portfolio Manager, WLWP Wealth Planners – iA Private Wealth, co-hosting the WLWP Wealth Planners weekly Podcast, Barenaked Money. In Part 1, they began discussing inter-generational wealth...
Avoiding the Family Feud – Part 1
Brent Vandermeer joined long-time friend, Colin White, Portfolio Manager, WLWP Wealth Planners – iA Private Wealth, to co-host WLWP Wealth Planners weekly Podcast, Barenaked Money. Colin & Brent do a deep dive into the subject of estate planning. In Part 1, ...
COP26: Keeping Climate Issues on the Front Burner
“Investors today aren’t just investing for performance; they also want the ability to make an impact beyond returns that aligns with their personal values.” Check out the latest article in WP where Brent Vandermeer talks about Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) AKA Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and the upcoming COP26 conference – an annual summit aimed at accelerating progress towards Paris Agreement emissions targets.
A Tale of Two Markets
Bond markets and stock markets usually move opposite to each other, hence their diversification benefits. Today, they appear to be indicating the same thing by moving strongly upward together. One of them must be wrong. Historically, the smart money is the bond market viewpoint. Yet today, central banks are distorting true risk and value by their market operations. The bond market is likely saying that recession is coming. This leads us to continue our shifts to a more defensive portfolio posture.
iA Financial Group Completes the Acquisition of HollisWealth from Scotiabank
QUEBEC CITY, Aug. 8, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. ("Industrial Alliance" or "iA Financial Group") (TSX: IAG) and The Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank") (TSX: BNS) (NYSE: BNS) today announced that Industrial Alliance has...
Insurance – The Basics
Insurance can get complicated, so let’s just look at the basics. There are two types of life insurance, ‘term’ and ‘permanent.’
Do you have the right financial plan for these uncertain times?
How do you feel about your current financial situation?
The Risk in Playing it Safe
This year in North America, we see that equity markets are down about 20%, and fixed income markets are down by about 10%. And then we hear about GIC’s returning a positive 4%…is that not attractive?
Movies, Money & Time
Whether the moments feel long or short, the gift of time is what really matters. A probable recession might be a little bump along the way over the grand history of time, however we need to remind ourselves that our time is limited. We only have a set number of hours per day, we can use them wisely, or we can use them worriedly.
Talking to Your Children About Money
Sometimes money is the elephant in the room. Money can be a hard subject to talk about, especially to your family. A lot of Boomers in particular were raised with the idea that it was rude to bring up the subject of money. However, it’s one of the most important...
Webinar Replay | Planning for Aging
Your Legal and Financial Foundations for the Aging YearsWe are all living longer, with a significant likelihood of some reduction in our ability to operate independently. Planning for unplanned situations and life transitions has become necessary. How do you prepare...
Insurance – The Basics
Insurance can get complicated, so let’s just look at the basics. There are two types of life insurance, ‘term’ and ‘permanent.’
Do you have the right financial plan for these uncertain times?
How do you feel about your current financial situation?
Market Uncertainty Remains – October 2022 Review
After a period of poor performance following the rally in risk assets which started in July and ended mid‐August, global financial markets once again rebounded in October. With US equities leading global stocks…
The Risk in Playing it Safe
This year in North America, we see that equity markets are down about 20%, and fixed income markets are down by about 10%. And then we hear about GIC’s returning a positive 4%…is that not attractive?
The Difficult Task of Achieving Price Stability – September 2022 Review
Equity markets reversed course in September, following the longstanding pattern of weak returns at the start of the ‘fall’ season. Comments from central bankers left little doubt about…
How High Will Rates Go? August 2022 Review
Equity markets slumped in the second half of the month after central bankers from around the world reaffirmed their commitment to tackling inflation through higher interest rates