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.

26 October, 2018

Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rates

As expected and widely anticipated by markets, the Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate by 25 bp to 1.75%. Although the rate of inflation slowed slightly in September, the Canadian economy has been turning in solid numbers this year when it com...

24 October, 2018 Special Reports and Newsletters

Our Perspective – Tune Out the Noise

In this client-friendly video, Rana discusses the recent market volatility and puts it into historical perspective. He explains what happened and what Counsel is doing to reduce the impact to investors....

12 October, 2018

Market Downturn is Short-Term Noise

The U.S. stock market has been sliding for six straight days, while stocks in Canada are also taking a tumble. It is important to remember that a market downturn is just short-term noise....

24 September, 2018 Estate planning

Expert Estate Planning: Leaving a Lasting Legacy

Expert Estate Planning: Leaving a Lasting Legacy is an eBook that will walk you through estate planning. Starting with what is estate planning and why it’s important....

21 September, 2018

Our Perspective – Certainties and Uncertainties

In under 5 minutes, Rana Chauhan, Counsel’s Chief Investment Strategist, discusses the uncertainties we’ve been experiencing in the markets, and highlights some certainties we can feel good about. He also explains how Counsel is positioning their por...

20 June, 2018 Financial Planning Investment Services Retirement

Retirement Income Planning

The truth is, more Canadians are retiring, and with changes in pension structures and uncertain market conditions, the landscape you need to navigate to have the retirement you are hoping for is far more complex for than ever before....

28 April, 2018 Financial Planning Special Reports and Newsletters

Fixed Income

It can pay to have all of your eggs in one basket....

02 April, 2018 Special Reports and Newsletters

10 Simple Investment Strategies

Ten simple ways to grow your RRSPs....

03 March, 2018 Special Reports and Newsletters

Navigating Life’s Events

The stage of life you are in now affects your financial planning strategies. This infographic provides a good roadmap, outlining the costs at each stage of life....

22 February, 2018 Special Reports and Newsletters

Intelligent Investor: (RRSP & TFSA and your financial goals)

Saving for your future may involve using both an RRSP and a TFSA....

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