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Common cash flow problems facing small business owners

Investments, Personal Finance

I’ve written about the debt problem and cash flow management as they relate to individuals. What if those individuals are business owners? Some of the issues and habits that cripple individuals from effectively managing their personal cash flow are the same for business owners. 

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4 Fixes for common budgeting mistakes

Helpful Tips, Investments, Personal Finance, Insurance

Post-holiday debt- A familiar word to many Canadians after weeks of shopping, eating  and celebrating the season with loved ones. It’s only after the damage is done that we begin to think about proper budgeting. If you are having budgeting problems, you may be doing it wrong. Check out these four common budgeting mistakes that can help you get on the right track for the holidays.

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Saving money. It's about balance.

Helpful Tips, Investments, Personal Finance, Insurance

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Debt and cash flow management tips

Investments, Personal Finance

I've written a number of articles on debt. It may not be a popular topic but it is a top concern amongst working Canadians. A recent report entitled; Generation Why!, focused on the top concerns expressed by Millennials. Not surprisingly, 3 out of 10 Millennials said that paying down debt is their greatest financial concern1.

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Life & Money Matters: Getting a Grip on Excessive Debt

Investments, Personal Finance

A decade or more of low interest rates has accelerated the habit of supporting lifestyles with credit instead of cash flow resulting in historically high debt levels for Canadian households.

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Paying down debt: a great investment

Investments, Personal Finance

The world seems to revolve around credit cards and getting loyalty points.

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Getting a Grip on Excessive Debt

Investments, Personal Finance

Debt used to be a four letter word. Now it’s just a word. Is it good debt or bad debt? What can you do to get a better grip on your spending and redirect money to grow your investable assets?

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Emblem Portfolios in Action

Investments, Tactical Updates

Increased Canadian Equities, Decreased U.S. Equities

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Why Everyone Needs a Will

Investments, Personal Finance

Making a Will is an important part of your estate planning. Everyone—wealthy or not—should consider having a Will. Most of us don’t like to think about writing a Will, yet it’s one of the best ways to ensure your estate is managed for your loved ones in accordance with your wishes after your death.

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Millennials and Retirement

Investments, Personal Finance

In my last article, I wrote about Age, Gender and Retirement Perspectives. The opinion of retirees and older workers alike is that millennials may have a better chance to control their future when it comes to saving money for their future lifestyles. Let's take a closer look at that and consider the millennial perspective.

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