3 keys to financial planning for the sandwich generation
Despite our enormous diversity, there are some commonalities found in families across Canada, including ups and downs, petty squabbles and unconditional love. For Canadians in the sandwich generation – those with both children and living parents – there’s an added aspect of family life to add to the list: financial stress. According to a recent […]
Oh what a night! Fashion Heals for SickKids turns 5
As the week winds down, I’m taking a moment to reflect on what just happened: Fashion Heals celebrated its fifth edition! About 5+ years ago, Nat Korol and I had the idea to find a fun, interesting way to make a difference, and we decided to focus our efforts on SickKids. Many people I know […]
3 ways to shift the conversation about women and finances
The topic of women and finances is complex. From the gender pay gap to the traditionally male-dominated financial industry to the cultural cues painting money as a masculine topic, there are many factors that have negatively impacted women’s relationship with money on a broad level. It shouldn’t be this way. Money, for better or worse, […]
From impactful career to meaningful retirement
Walk into any boardroom or law office, any university or hospital, and you’ll find them: women at the top of their game as they lead teams, build businesses and shape Canadian society. For women currently in their 50s and 60s who are enjoying great career success, this raises an important question: what comes next? If […]
Lawyers at risk: the case for disability insurance top-ups
One in four. Those are the odds that you will be disabled due to a serious illness or accident for a period of 90 days or longer at least once before you turn 65. As a lawyer, the good news is that you likely have disability insurance through your
Waking up to tax-efficient estate planning
We get it: if we try to tell you about the merits of the capital dividend account, you’ll likely be asleep or hitting “close” before we can start our second sentence. So instead, let’s talk about sheltering your investments from taxes. Let’s talk about building your personal estate with money taxed at a corporate tax […]
An honest look at your financial affairs
It’s February and for many it’s time for some honest self-reflection. Do you consider yourself generally successful in your career? Do you lead a busy life? Do you ever worry about whether your financial affairs are all in order? Are you unsure what kind of insurance you have and how much coverage you have under each […]
How to safeguard your business interests
As a business owner, it is important to plan for significant life events and their affect on your operations, before they happen. Knowing what happens if one of the partners passes and diligently protecting the business and its value (and therefore the family) is the sensible thing to do. One way to safeguard your business […]
Have you thought about your legacy?
Go ahead and celebrate it: you’re a successful woman! Your hard work and good fortune enable you to start thinking about giving back to your community, so now the big question is how to go about doing this. When you reach the point of sharing your wealth, it takes on greater meaning and allows you […]