Things business owners should think about when going throw a divorce

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No one gets married planning on an unhappy ending, yet the reality is that approximately 40 percent of marriages in Canada end in divorce. For small business owners, this can pose a challenge: how can you protect your business if you end up getting divorced? Despite how common it is, many small business owners are […]

4 Financial Lessons to Emerge Stronger from the Pandemic

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It’s probably fair to say that most Canadians will be happy to bid farewell to 2020, and there are still three months to go until the end of the year. The pandemic has taken a heavy toll, from the loss of lives and jobs to the disruption of schooling and retirement. Financially, countless individuals and […]

Smart Financial Planning for Business Owners

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Being a business owner can be stressful at the best of times. Amid mandatory lockdowns, unpredictable stock markets and a widespread economic slowdown, the past few months have dialed up the pressure and uncertainty even more than usual. Every business owner has their own unique challenges and requirements, yet some concerns are relatively universal: managing […]

Simple Steps for Gaining Financial Confidence

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The pandemic has changed many things, not least of which is thrusting parents – especially mothers, it seems – into the role of homeschool support teacher. This is just one more responsibility being placed on the shoulders of working women who already had plenty to worry about. Even before the pandemic, many working women in […]

How can we use this crisis as an opportunity to grow stronger?

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If you’re like me, the days are definitely blurring one into the next. I certainly recognize that the current stay-at-home measures are in place for good reason, and my heart goes out to all the people struggling with the medical, financial and emotional toll this crisis is taking. At the same time, I’m not great […]

Filling the social deficit: A role for everyone

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In Canada, we are fortunate to have a robust system of social good services and supports. Options for everything from mental health counseling and immigrant settlement services to sporting programs and cultural initiatives are available across the country. However, this abundance of social infrastructure is under threat. Canadians have become accustomed to ready access to […]

Moving mountains together: An opportunity for impact

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Eliminating hunger and poverty. Curing diseases. Building a just society. These are just some of the big, audacious goals that charities are trying to tackle within Canada and around the world. But much like gazing up from the base of a mountain and imagining the climb to its peak, achieving these goals can seem like […]

Reaching for the Pinnacle – Career and financial planning for equity partners

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A lawyer’s career is a demanding one. For equity partners, the stakes are higher given the financial commitment required and the increasing expectations from both the firm and clients. The challenges of balancing career and life are also far greater as personal time is at a premium. As you reach this milestone of achievement, it […]

Giving with confidence: A happy dilemma

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When it comes to charitable giving, many Canadians face a dilemma: deciding how much they can afford to give and deciding where their charitable dollars will have the greatest impact. Fortunately, we see this as a happy dilemma. After all, Canadians want to give, they’re just not always sure how best to do so. In […]