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There’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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By 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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Retirement often comes swiftly and without much warning. One day you’re working 40 hours a week, then suddenly, you’re at home with plenty of time on your hands. It happens so fast, in fact, that you sometimes don’t even have time to get around to all your outstanding debts.

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We 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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If you’ve ever spent any time tracking investment news, you’ve seen the term “volatile market” pop up here and there. While it’s not quite as dangerous as a volatile person, it’s still perilous. Much like a volatile person, a volatile market is usually characterized by wide price fluctuations and heavy trading. It’s almost like a market mood swing.

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Starting a new business should be exciting. Your creative juices are flowing at an all-time high as you embark on a journey that finally allows you to call all the shots. You’re the boss now. No more reporting to supervisors and managers who don’t see the extent of your entrepreneurial vision — this is all you.

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With so many resources out there thanks to the Internet, doing things yourself has never been easier. Click a couple of links, and you can learn how to change a tire and cook like Gordon Ramsey (not at the same time, of course). Our digital database is more comprehensive than ever before, so our depth of knowledge has grown significantly, too.

That said, this doesn’t mean we’re suddenly experts in everything.

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As a small business owner, you’re used to doing everything on your own. Self-employment comes with a set of unique responsibilities that differ from regular employees. You’re always on-the-go and dealing with day-to-day tasks involved in running your business. With so many things on your plate, it’s easy to forget the future and live in the now instead.

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There are a lot of nuances to keep track of in wealth management. It’s a term that means different things to different people, but the end-goal is to maximize long-term wealth. Whether that means saving money, investing, or a bit of both, it’s built on a holistic approach to finances.

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There’s any number of reasons that can lead you to sell your business. It can be as cut and dried as retirement or something more complicated such as a serious health concern. The decision can even come out of nowhere with a sudden change of heart about the line of work you’re in. But it’s what happens once that decision is made that becomes especially critical.

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Let’s be honest: money management isn’t always easy. There are still so many people out there that have worked hard their entire lives and don’t see the rewards from their lengthy careers. Their goals get buried under a pile of financial jargon that they can never fully navigate until it’s too late.

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