Recent Blog Posts

Below is a collection of recent blog posts covering topics from personal finance to latest economic and market developments.  Choose a category on the right hand side if there's a particular subject that interests you.  If there is anything you'd like us to answer (and possibly feature on our blog) submit a question on our You Ask, We Answer form found at the bottom.

16 January, 2021 Financial Planning

Financial Planning for the Unexpected (and Expected)

COVID-19 forced most of us to adapt to new realities by revisiting our daily habits and financial priorities. For some, this meant tightening budgets or postponing big-ticket purchases....

30 November, 2020

Has the pandemic changed your financial priorities?

If there’s one thing this year has shown, it’s how life can change on a dime. In a recent poll, we found that COVID-19 has left many Canadians revaluating their financial priorities....

25 November, 2020 Retirement

10 ways to grow your RRSP

Many Canadians are increasingly relying on their own resources to fund their retirements....

23 October, 2020

Light at the End of the Tunnel

In this five-minute video, Counsel’s Chief Investment Strategist, Rana Chauhan examines the catalysts impacting economic recovery and resiliency that the world has shown during the COVID-19 crisis....

23 October, 2020

Quarterly Commentary

A look back on Q3 2020 September is often referred to as the cruelest month for stock markets and it played out that way again this year as most equity markets finished in negative territory for the month. In Canada, the S&P/TSX Composite Index was down...

27 April, 2020 Financial Planning

Money Dates 2020

This infographic highlights important deadlines, such as income tax returns and CPP and OAS benefit payment dates. Helping you to keep track of these critical dates....

23 April, 2020 Retirement

Lower 2020 RRIF Withdrawals Give New Flexibility to Retirees

As part of its Economic Response Plan to the COVID-19 crisis, the federal government lowered the required minimum withdrawals from Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs) and Life Income Funds (LIFs) by 25% for 2020....

27 March, 2020 Special Reports and Newsletters

UPDATED: Canada's Economic Response Plan

The Federal Government has provided further updates to the Canada’s Economic Response Plan, detailing the eligibility criteria and how you can apply for support. Check out these revised infographics to help you better understand what the next steps a...

20 March, 2020

Life, Interrupted

The idea that we’ve collectively been thrown a personal financial curveball is an understatement. ...

19 March, 2020

COVID-19: Canada’s Economic Response Plan

The Federal Government announced an Economic Response Plan to support Canadian workers and businesses amidst the COVID-19 public health crisis....

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