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Starting strong: A financial checklist for new grads

BMO Private Wealth

Graduating from university marks the beginning of a new chapter; one filled with opportunities to pursue your career goals and chase your personal dreams....

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Should Dentists Incorporate? How to Know If the Timing Is Right

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

Most Canadian dentists earning over $200K can benefit from incorporation. Learn when the timing makes sense and when it may be too early...

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Financial Planning for Dentists in Canada: A 2026 Guide

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

A practical 2026 financial planning guide for Canadian dentists covering debt, incorporation, retirement planning, IPPs, and selling a practice...

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ETFs vs Index Funds vs Mutual Funds in Canada: What’s the Difference?

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

ETFs vs index funds vs mutual funds in Canada: how fees, taxes, and structure differ, and which one makes sense for your portfolio. A plain-English guide...

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Passive Index Investing in Canada: Everything You Need to Know

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

Passive index investing is simple for a reason: low costs, broad diversification, and fewer bad decisions have historically beaten most attempts to outsmart the market....

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The risk of being hands-off with your wealth

In most partnerships, dividing responsibilities comes naturally, but when it comes to household finances, far too often one partner takes the reins while the other quietly steps back....

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How to navigate financial decisions when you’re grieving

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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Why you need to include your digital assets in your estate plan

Many people think of estate planning in terms of traditional assets like investment portfolios, homes, artwork, vehicles and the family cottage. But as our lives become increasingly digitized, it’s important to include online assets, too....

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3 reasons why HNW women may not be ready for retirement

For some, the ideal retirement involves annual scuba diving trips to Belize and golfing at the best courses around the world. For others, it’s staying close to home to spend more time with family or taking joy in sharing their wealth......

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5 estate planning challenges for blended families (and how to solve them)

When someone mentions the term “blended families,” an image of The Brady Bunch may flash through the average person’s head. However, the reality is never that straightforward, and neither is building an estate plan for a blended family....

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How to get your Will validated in Quebec

When it comes to validating a Will after someone passes away, Quebec residents have it much easier than the rest of Canada....

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Five key factors in navigating legacy planning

For ultra-high-net-worth families, wealth management is about more than managing money. It’s also about envisioning strategic planning for the future, including planning for assets as they pass from one generation to the next – and, possibly, even th...

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Creating Your "Death Binder"

No one can foresee when they will pass away, but having a "Death Binder" will help avoid confusion and reduce the stress of loved ones during a difficult time....

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Planning For The Family Vacation Property

Many Canadians appreciate the benefits and joys of owning a cottage, cabin or chalet (“vacation property”), and wish to pass the ownership and enjoyment to the next generation....

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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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