Financial Planning • Tag.

Why is the DOW Lagging the S&P 500 & NASDAQ? Tag: Financial Planning

The_Alpha_AdvisorJoin Ian David Clark, CIM - Portfolio Manager for a bi-weekly conversation about investment markets.

"Alpha" is a measure of the active return on your investment, in other words, the performance of that investment when compared with a suitable market index. An alpha of 1% means the investment's return on investment over a selected period of time was 1% better than the market during that same period. That's what we do - aim to add Alpha to your portfolio over the long term.

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How Financial Advisors Can Help You Avoid Risk Tag: Financial Planning

MeetingThere’s always a risk associated with any reward. That’s as true for a 5-year-old playing a video game as it is for a Fortune 500 business owner.

The goal in life is to assess whether that risk, no matter how big or small, is worth the reward.

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How to Make your Finances Recession-Proof Tag: Financial Planning

How_To_Make_Your_Finances_Recession_ProofBy now we've all heard that Canada, and the globe, is projected to experience a recession this year. This is mainly due to COVID-19 and how this pandemic has halted many industries and economies.

This isn't the first time that we've experienced a recession and chances are — it won't be the last. So how can you recession-proof your money and protect it?

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Financial Planner vs. Accountant: Which One Do You Need? Tag: Financial Planning

Financial Planner VS AccountantWe can probably all agree that financial planning is pretty darn important. Whether you’re spending within the confines of a monthly budget or saving for a new home — there’s a good chance you’re already doing it without even knowing. Alas, there may come a time when you need a helping hand to navigate challenging financial hurdles like investments and taxes.

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