Wealth-Building Habits of Self-Made Millionaires

Some people become millionaires because they are born into money. Quite often they do not develop proper wealth-building habits because they were never forced to do so. As a result, quite often you can not learn from these people. You enter the two-comma club by learning the wealth-building habits of self-made millionaires. In essence, follow [...]

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Factors to Consider When Analyzing Your Net Worth

Completing a personal net worth statement at least once a year is important from a financial planning perspective. It is, in essence, a financial report card that helps in the evaluation of your current financial health. Once completed there are various factors to consider when analyzing your net worth. Before delving into the factors to [...]

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Dying Abroad – Consider This

The majority of international travellers return home safely. Some are not so lucky. I share a real life situation in which my close friend's wife died while on a recent vacation. Based on his personal experience there is a document he wishes he and his wife had each brought on their international trip. You may [...]

By |April 11th, 2019|Miscellaneous|Comments Off on Dying Abroad – Consider This

March For The Fallen – September 29 2018

I recently returned from vacation and am heading out again. I will be participating in the 7th Annual March for the Fallen being held in Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA. This 28-mile walk is a greater community event hosted by the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Training Center at Fort Indiantown Gap to honor the memory [...]

By |September 26th, 2018|Miscellaneous|Comments Off on March For The Fallen – September 29 2018

The Importance of a Will

Far too often people are of the opinion a Will is not required. This could not be further from reality. Wills can distribute your property, name an executor, name guardians for children, forgive debts and more. Having a will also means that you, rather than your province's or state's laws, decide who gets your property [...]

By |August 2nd, 2018|Miscellaneous|Comments Off on The Importance of a Will

Messing with the “Canada Revenue Agency”

Okay. Not really the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) hence the quotation marks. I strongly suspect most people have received some (several) scam calls. The scam might differ but the end game is the same. I share my recent experiences because I want to warn as many people as possible not to fall for these con [...]

By |July 17th, 2018|Miscellaneous|Comments Off on Messing with the “Canada Revenue Agency”

The Importance of a Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney for Property and a Power of Attorney for Personal Care are critical documents yet so many people never put them in place. This article touches upon their importance and why they should be kept current.   I strongly suspect you have heard or read about an individual who is no longer [...]

By |July 9th, 2018|Miscellaneous|Comments Off on The Importance of a Power of Attorney

Offering Hope to Those Less Fortunate

“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” - John Bunyan   My articles typically revolve around investing money to create more wealth. Today’s article, however, touches upon the meaningful ways of sharing the wealth you create with those less fortunate. I share my family’s story [...]

By |June 14th, 2018|Miscellaneous|Comments Off on Offering Hope to Those Less Fortunate
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