August 9th, 2011 – Stock market action commentary Comments0
Markets have been trading for two sessions now since the US was downgraded by S&P. While the net effect is a decline in stock prices and bond yields (bond prices higher), markets shot ahead today after the US Fed committed …
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Our Programs Comments0
A process for Financial Progress The KAIZEN Financial Planning Process™ is an evolutionary approach to comprehensive financial planning. Starting with the name “KAIZEN”, which is a Japanese word for constant and never ending improvement, you get a first glimpse at …
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Canada Pension Plan New Rules Comments0
Have you been wondering how the new Canada Pension Plan rules are going to effect you? Well, today I had an interesting conversation with a journalist from The Toronto Star newspaper on this exact topic. So, I decided to put …
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A once in a lifetime package offer for city of Toronto employees Comments0
If you are a city of Toronto employee, you will be very interested in this post. Because it could be a financial windfall for you. The story goes like this: Toronto City Hall is offering a buyout package to all …
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2009 — The Year It Paid Off to Stay In Comments0
Congratulations! You rode out the 2008 market correction without changing course – and now it’s paid off (and what a payoff). Although we experienced an extremely tough year in global markets in 2008, those who stayed invested – and invested more …
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Highlights of the 2010 Federal Budget Comments0
The 2010 Federal Budget was delivered as Canada and other nations are slowly working their way out of the recent global recession. While Canada experienced less of a decline than other countries, the Canadian economy still has some work to …
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TAX TIP – 100% Write Off for Computer Equipment – Limited Offer! Comments0
The 2009 Federal budget announced a temporary 100% Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) rate for computer equipment and systems software. Computer equipment or systems software purchased after January 27, 2009 and before February 1, 2011 will be eligible for the 100% …
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