Category: Investment Management
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Have You Considered Life Insurance as an Asset? If you think life insurance is just about protecting your loved ones, think again! While providing for your loved ones is a key benefit, insurance can also serve as a powerful asset class in your financial plan. Understanding life insurance as an asset class When most people…
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Free Advice Can Cost You a Fortune Be Wary of Free Advice These days, many people are focusing more on their finances, and with good reason. Rising costs, increased job insecurity and the prospect of funding decades of retirement living are just some of the factors that might keep you up at night. How can…
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Understanding Investment Fees Building wealth is essential when trying to reach important financial goals, be it funding a child’s education, buying a home or enjoying a comfortable and meaningful retirement. Working with an investment advisor is often a good way to save more money, achieve greater tax efficiency and grow long-term wealth through investing. However,…
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Monthly Market Analysis October 2024 Economy United States We are still not seeing any signs of a pending, prolonged economic slowdown in the United States. Last month, the U.S. job market produced 142,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell from 4.3% to 4.2%. In August retail sales were up marginally, by 0.1%. Although, U.S. retail sales…
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Monthly Market Analysis August 2024 Economy United States Last month the U.S. economy provided additional evidence that it is slowing down. Although, the American economy added 206,000 jobs in last month’s employment report, the unemployment rate increased from 4.0% to 4.1%. The U.S. labour force is expanding as more Americans, that left the workforce and…
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Be Wary of Free Advice These days, many people are focusing more on their finances, and with good reason. Rising costs, increased job insecurity and the prospect of funding decades of retirement living are just some of the factors that might keep you up at night. How can you make ends meet while also saving…