This Month’s Poll
As A.I. emerges, does it change how professionals create financial peace of mind in their communities?Scenario 2: A Young Family
Matthew and Ashley live in Winnipeg. They have two children, ages 3 and 5. They own their own home.
Scenario 3: Retired Couple with RRIFs
Brian and Patricia retired a few years ago. Brian is 74 and Patricia is 72. The couple live in Halifax, NS and have RRIF balances of $300,000 and $400,000 respectively.
Scenario 4: Seniors Without TFSAs
Robert and Jackie are contemplating retirement. Robert is 65, earns $55,000 from employment and also receives a $24,000 pension.
Scenario 5: Single Taxpayer – No Children
Glen is single, age 55. He lives alone in a rental apartment in Hamilton, Ontario. His current salary is $55,000. His rent is $1,000/month.
Where Should Economic Hopes Be Pinned?
Now that the date of the Federal Budget has been announced, Tuesday April 21, and the Minister has met with learned private-sector economists, who confirmed the March private-sector forecasts will do in interpreting plans for the near future, there is much speculation on what the budget will announce and for whom
Minimum Wage Trends in Canada
According to Finance Canada, more than 1.2 million net new jobs have been created in Canada since the depths of the recession—one of the strongest job creation records in the G-7.
