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- First Quarter of 2013 Investments Review for Canadians - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Samuel LiThe positive momentum in capital markets continued through the first quarter of 2013, with U.S. and world stock markets posting double-digit returns and strongly outperforming bonds. The MSCI World Index climbed 10.1% in Canadian dollar terms, led by robust results from the U.S. and Japan. In ...
Views: 1378 - Diversify Your RRSP and TFSA Portfolio - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Samuel LiAre you putting all your eggs into one basket? Have you ever wondered why street vendors often sell unrelated products. For example,sunglasses and umbrellas? That may seem weird, doesn't it? After all, how often would a customer purchase both items at the same time? Street vendors understand ...
Views: 1228 - How To Turn $12,000 Disability Savings into $40,000 in three years? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Samuel LiLast November, I did a RDSP workshop for families with special needs. During the presentation, I illustrated an example of how contributions toward the Registered Disability Savings Plan could bring in huge benefits from the government. Many attendees were astonished after we went through the ...
Views: 1438 - 2013 New Year's Financial Planning Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Samuel LiFinancial Tips for 2013 Happy New Year, hope all of you just had a wonderful holiday! After a relaxing vocation to Hong Kong, I guess I better start planning for the year 2013. As I'm working through my own financial plan, I figure below are some ideas that might be useful to you. ...
Views: 1519 - Insure Your Child. Good Or Bad Idea? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Samuel LiShould you get insurance for your child? There are always great debates on whether you should get life insurance for your child when they are still young. I recently read a column from another advisor, where he is completely against this idea. As a result, this column received many critics such ...
Views: 996 - Build Your Wealth With Tax Savings - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Samuel LiBuild up your savings with RRSP In nowadays, I'm not sure how reliable is one's retirement plan, if one is solely relying on the public pension plans. To encourage Canadians to plan and save for their own retirement, the federal government has introduced the Registered Retirement Savings Plan ...
Views: 1664 - Investment Updates: Second Quarter 2012 - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Samuel LiAfter a promising start in the first quarter of 2012, capital markets became increasingly volatile in the second quarter, as Europe's debt crisis escalated once again and weaker global economic activity caused investors to take a more cautious tone. In the Eurozone, Greece and Spain were ...
Views: 1749(2 votes) - What should you consider for your group benefits plan? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from Samuel LiWhat should you consider for your group benefits plan? As business owners, we all want our hard-earned money to be put into good usage. That's why when it comes to handling your group benefits plan, it is important you are dealing with a trusted independent specialist. An experienced ...
Views: 1997(1 vote) - Disability Savings Grant for Canadians - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Samuel LiWhat is Canada Disability Savings Grants (CDSGs)? Whenever I meet a family with disability, there's always the question: "What is the difference from putting our money into regular saving account verus into a RDSP?" The major advantage is that the Government of Canada will provide the Canada ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Building the savings for disabled Canadians - Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Samuel LiPeople with disabilities and their loved ones face a distinct set of financial challenges throughout their lives. To help address these challenges, in 2008 the Government of Canada introduced the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Designed to help build long-term financial security for ...
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