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Dollar Cost Averaging

If market volatility has caused you to transfer your money into GICs or cash, you may want to ask yourself if you are still on track to meeting your personal goals. Whether it’s saving for retirement, a home, or a child’s education, keeping money in a lower-earning investment option may not give you the growth…

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Staying the course

Sometimes the hardest decision is taking no action at all While equity markets have risen strongly over time, they’ve encountered occasional declines along the way. Volatility may cause a bumpy ride … but isn’t that true of most things in life? Market timing typically fails. The worst-performing days are often followed closely by the best…

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Where do we go from here?

When markets fall, the next peak usually isn’t far away Bear markets can be brutal… But bull markets have a history of charging back. S&P/TSX Composite Index: Bull and Bear Market Returns,1977-20221 “The TSX grew 96.71% since the COVID bottom in 2020 to the most recent peak on 3/29/2022. The index then fell 17.02% to…

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Understanding the relationship between life insurance and taxes can save your money

Many of us don’t realize or fully appreciate that our own death or that of a loved one can trigger a large and unintended tax burden. Fortunately, life insurance can minimize this risk. There are many reasons why people buy life insurance. Life insurance helps people and businesses manage their risk. It provides security for…

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Incorporating Inflation into Financial Planning

Posted by Peter Wouters Sep 20, 2022 5:00:37 PM Directeur, Planification fiscale et successorale et planification de la retraite, Gestion de patrimoinePlacements Empire Vie

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Understanding the different types of life insurance

There are different types of life insurance to suit the needs of different people. Understanding the difference can really help you to choose a solution that works best for you. Talking with an advisor is obligation-free and may put you more at ease with making decisions that will have a financial impact as well as…

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Dollar Cost Averaging

If market volatility has caused you to transfer your money into GICs or cash, you may want to ask yourself if you are still on track to meeting your personal goals. Whether it’s saving for retirement, a home or a child’s education, keeping money in a lower-earning investment option may not give you the growth…

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2022 Bulletin on Quebec Social Legislation

We are proud to present this 48th edition of the SSQ Bulletin on Quebec Social Legislation. It outlines the terms and conditions of the various federal and provincial social assistance programs in effect this year. These programs provide basic financial and physical security for the entire population. Over the years, SSQ Insurance has evolved in…

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4 estate planning tips

4 estate planning tips 1. Make a will 2. Appoint an executor 3. Think about the fiscal impacts 4. Discuss it Nobody likes to think about death or the burden it often represents for those we leave behind.Yet, it is important to be ready. Don’t postpone this important task―the decisions you have to make won’t…

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Wishing You and Your Family a Happy a Healthy Holiday and a Prosperous New Year!!

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