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How to navigate financial decisions when you’re grieving

BMO Private Wealth

The loss of a loved one can feel particularly cruel. While grief clouds the mind, making even simple decisions feel heavier than usual, it often marks the start of complex financial responsibilities that demand mental clarity....

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Empowering the next generation

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

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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A Practical Guide to TFSAs in 2026 | Use it the Right Way

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

Most Canadians treat their TFSA like a savings account. For business owners and professionals, that's a costly mistake. Here's what it can actually do....

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10 Best Investment Strategies & Tools for Canadians in 2026

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

The best investment strategies and tools for Canadians in 2026. TFSAs, asset allocation ETFs, dividend growth, REITs, and more. No jargon, just real tactics...

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What Every Canadian Should Know About Financial Elder Abuse

It’s everyone’s nightmare: someone convinces a loved one to hand over the financial reins, invest in a “project” they believe in or help them out in an “emergency” scenario, and by the time they realize something isn’t right,...

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Reducing Portfolio Volatility With Private Equity

Air travel is always more enjoyable when there’s no turbulence. You can say the same about investing – it’s a much smoother and comfortable ride when you can minimize volatility by diversifying your portfolio. However, it’s getting harder to avoid th...

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4 Things High-net-worth Women Should Look For In An Advisor

Historically, women haven’t been thought of as controlling significant wealth, but that trope is quickly disappearing as trillions of dollars get passed down from one generation to the next....

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Peeling back the probate process

If there’s one misunderstood part of the estate planning process, it’s probate – a term most people have likely heard but don’t know much about. And for good reason: Not every Will goes through the probate process....

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Capital Gains Tax Update: What You Need to Know Now

As outlined in our 2024 Federal Budget Review publication, Budget 2024 proposed several important new measures impacting individuals and business owners, most notably the proposed increase in the capital gains inclusion rate (i.e., the amount of a ca...

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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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Canada's Housing (un) Affordability

Why home ownership in Canada is becoming more and more unattainable....

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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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The Reality of Buying and Renting Property: A First-Time Landlord's Experience

Owning a rental property may not be as "passive" as one may be led to believe....

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