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Its getting to be that time !  Income taxes  and RRSP season go hand in hand
but we have a new twist this year   the TFSA   which is best for you?
Depending on your projected retirement income either could be the answer. Projections using just the math show both to be even bets in the long run   [...]

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Busy me

Its been too long since I updated  but I have a good excuse !!
I have gone back to school to pursue my Certified Financial Planners desigantion . It will take me over a year and consists of 4 modules and a 6 month proficiency course then exam. I am really enjoying the course material and [...]

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Come visit me

Hi All
Its that time again   !!!
Come visit me at my booth at the Hastings Plowing Match  Aug 19 & 20
the match is being held on the farm of Art DeSnoo and his brother  in Thurlow
check out the Hastings Plowing Match web site for all the particulars

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40 years of investing advice

Hi All
Here is a fascinating article  written by an ordinary guy   a wealthy ordinary guy though.
He has some great tips and comments on building wealth and I really like his advice on educating oneself financially.  So take a rainy day and read  on how Hedley Dimock achieved his dream life .
For more advice on the [...]

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The ABCs of Finance

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I was asked by a good friend to write an article for her online adventures and if you follow the above link you can see half of it!
I will add the other half to my web site soon !
Enjoy the link   lots of great information and inspiration

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Big ideas great speakers

Welcome to Spring  !
I recently was invited to the Farm Credit Canada ( FCC) forum entiltled Big Ideas . Three great speakers  and a super lunch  it was a really nice day.  Heres a recap of what I heard and came away with .
Rex Murphy   CBC commentator and journalist . This Rhodes scholar hailing from [...]

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tame the bear

Hi All
I just reviewed a great micro site by Invesco Timark  Knowingpays.ca    great information on how to deal with today’s market    too bad it was not out earlier !
this is a must read for those of you concerned by December statements and thinking of making changes

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The sky is not falling  but some of our retirment portfolios are.While the majority of Canadians have plenty  of time til retirement  to recover from this market correction (and they will) it does well to remind us of just how those portfolios are postitioned  and what we may need to do to ensure we have [...]

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New products new world

Hi All
The markets continue to astound with volatility not seen in ages. I myself am wondering when I reach retirement will I see markets like this ?  I hope not .  In response to such markets and the growing boomer demographic that will need to generate income many companies have developed new financial products to [...]

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Finally some good news !   Mackenzie  has just announced it is one of the first to offer the application for a TFSA.  Contributions can be made starting Jan 2 2009.
What a great way to save for any thing   higher education, house down payment, retirement, emergency savings, vacation   what ever   know that your investment growth is [...]

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