Michael and Marisa’s Story: Navigating Canada’s Housing Crisis With a Plan — Not Panic

If you’ve looked at home prices recently and felt your stomach sink, you’re not alone. This is Daniel and Marisa’s story — but it mirrors thousands of Canadian couples trying to build a life in a market that feels out of reach....

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Top 5 wealth lessons learned in 2025

This past year will be remembered as a roller coaster ride. Between increasing tariffs, falling interest rates, fluctuating economic growth, and the familiar estate planning and tax-related issues that always arise, there was plenty to keep us on our...

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The Rise of DIY Investing in Canada — And When It Can Become a Risk

More Canadians than ever are investing independently using self-directed platforms and apps. The shift has been driven by zero-commission trading, increased financial content online, and an overall desire for more control....

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How One Business Owner Regained Control of His Finances — And What You Can Learn From Him

If you've ever felt like you're working harder but falling further behind, you'll relate to this story. Meet Daniel, a 43 year old contractor who ran a successful business but quietly carried a fear many Canadians won't admit:...

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Why Affordability Is Canada’s Biggest Financial Problem — And How Households Can Adapt

Affordability has become the biggest financial concern for Canadians going into 2025. Rising shelter costs, elevated interest rates, and higher daily expenses are putting significant pressure on household finances. For many Canadians, most of their i...

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Empowering the next generation

Mar 10, 2026 - BMO Private Wealth

For many families, getting kids to pitch in around the house – or convincing grandkids to look up from their phones – can feel like an uphill battle....

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Why financial planning is self-care

Mar 08, 2026 - BMO Private Weatlh

When you think of self-care, financial planning may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But it can be a vital part of your overall well-being. Like other self-care rituals, it’s easily neglected. ...

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What it takes to build and scale: Frank Baylis on entrepreneurship

Feb 26, 2026 - BMO Private Wealth

A Canadian entrepreneur, engineer and former Member of Parliament, Frank Baylis’ unique career bridges public policy, private enterprise and social equity....

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Smart strategies for supporting a child with special needs

Feb 19, 2026 - BMO Private Wealth

What happens when someone you love requires constant, lifelong support, long after you’re able to provide it?...

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The smart investor’s guide to reducing taxes and growing wealth

Feb 10, 2026 - BMO Private Wealth

A smart tax plan doesn’t just maximize your registered accounts, it structures your finances in a way that optimizes every dollar you earn on the road to retirement – and beyond....

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