Why everyone needs a Power of Attorney

Most families understand the importance of having a Will – even if many put off creating one – but few ascribe the same weight to drafting a power of attorney (POA)....

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6 Considerations For Creating A Family Governance Plan

Managing wealth is never easy. Market fluctuations bring unpredictable dips and rises. Global events wreak havoc on strategic plans. Shareholders want to move assets in different directions....

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What the next generation needs to know about money

Does being good at math mean you can direct your finances? Rebecca Clark, Director of Wealth Planning for BMO Private Wealth, isn’t so sure having a way with numbers is enough on its own....

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How to save for retirement when you’re running a business

Successful entrepreneurs do a lot of things well – sales, product development, executing big ideas – but many fall short when it comes to saving for their own retirement and addressing personal and family wealth planning....

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Leadership lessons from an NHL coach

Anyone in a high-stress job knows the feeling: You’re streaking toward a major deadline and you’re doing your best to keep your team from falling apart. They’re looking to you for guidance; you’re resisting the urge to hurl your computer against......

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Tips for Paying Yourself as a Business Owner

Every entrepreneur knows that to run a business, you need to be a jack of all trades. But while many business owners know how to tackle sales, marketing, finance and business development, most battle with the fundamental question of what they......

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Succession strategies for Canadian farmers

Farming in Canada is one of the oldest industries and still continues to play an integral economic role, domestically and beyond....

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How to Protect Yourself From Ransomware Attacks

Ask a cybersecurity expert about the chance of falling victim to a cyberattack and they’ll tell you there are two types of people out there: those who know they’ve been hacked and those who don’t know they’ve been hacked....

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6 Tips for Talking to Adult Children About Your Family’s Wealth

All parents, particularly those of affluent families, tend to avoid conversations with their adult kids because they fear confrontation, a loss of privacy or worry about their offspring becoming entitled and losing their motivation, says Forsythe....

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8 Tips to Bulletproof Your Will

In a perfect world, your final wishes would be carried out just as you wish. In Canada, you generally have testamentary freedom, which means you are allowed to distribute your estate in the manner you choose, as stated by your Will. However, there ar...

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