Kyle Baumgardner, CFP, PFP - Financial Planner, RBC Financial Planning

03/11/2026

Just like going to school, there’s some learning involved on how to use RESPs effectively. Here’s how you can use them.

Here are 9 things you need to know about RESPs.

02/19/2026

While markets react to today's headlines, undervalued opportunities await disciplined investors. In this , Stu Kedwell of RBC GAM explores how to think beyond the noise, and why emerging markets and Canadian materials could be worth a closer look. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4tG8QFn

01/29/2026

In this podcast, David Tron reveals the forces behind last year’s market performance and why mid-caps’ growth potential and domestic focus could make them a hidden gem in today’s landscape. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4a4tS7o

12/15/2025

This month's webcast highlights an improving 2026 growth outlook, supported by central bank rate cuts, easing U.S. tariffs, potential further upside in gold prices, and more. Watch RBC GAM's webcast here: https://bit.ly/4qaQ8Tp

10/31/2025

Get the latest insights into earnings season. In this , RBC GAM’s Stu Kedwell discusses the current market landscape, including the S&P 500 earnings outlook, the performance of U.S. banks, AI’s transformative potential and much more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3WAKYUa

09/08/2025

When it comes to retirement planning, investors must balance the long-term risk of running out of money with the short-term risk of market volatility. Building on William Bengen’s research, RBC GAM's latest analysis underscores the importance of a disciplined, balanced, long-term strategy to ensure portfolio recovery and growth, even during downturns. Read more: https://bit.ly/47AISuk

05/14/2025

In the face of uncertainty stirred up by the talk of tariffs, it’s natural to feel uneasy about your finances. Here are some tips to help protect your money and weather change with confidence.

02/21/2025

RBC Thought Leadership has launched a new Trade Hub. Check it out!

As North American trade policies evolve in light of the U.S.’s changing geopolitical and economic priorities, The Trade Hub will provide in-depth analysis and strategic insights that can help decision-makers navigate this historic moment. This platform aims to put forth ideas on how Canada can play a critical role in reinforcing North America’s economic strength.

What you’ll find on Trade Hub:
• A sharp focus: ideas on how Canada can play a decisive role in reinforcing U.S. energy and economic security.
• Regular content updates: ongoing analysis and commentary on shifting dynamics across CAD-U.S. trade relations.
• Data-driven insights: in-depth reports and visualizations to break down latest trends and updates.
• Perspectives from across RBC: insights from across all of RBC on how U.S.-CAD relations are shaping key sectors.
• Actionable intelligence for decision-makers: strategic recommendations to help businesses and policymakers respond to the volatility.

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The latest tensions with the U.S. should jolt Canadians into seeking an economic and trade reboot. While relations with Washington may recover

01/30/2025

Monetary Policy Report January 2025. Economic growth has ticked up in Canada, boosted by past cuts in interest rates. In the absence of new tariffs, growth is forecast to strengthen, and inflation remains close to 2%. But the threat of new tariffs is causing major uncertainty.

Economic growth has ticked up in Canada, boosted by past cuts in interest rates. In the absence of new tariffs, growth is forecast to strengthen, and inflation remains close to 2%. But the threat of new tariffs is causing major uncertainty.

01/15/2025

With the release of the 2024 Fall Economic Statement, this summary article outlines some of the tax and support measures that may affect Canadians.