David Pettman, CFP, PFP - Financial Planner, RBC Financial Planning

09/10/2025

Retirement planning simplified: Start saving early, invest in stocks, and diversify broadly. RBC GAM’s CIO, Dan Chornous, shares timeless principles to help you build a resilient retirement portfolio and confidently navigate market ups and downs. Tune in to the podcast now: https://bit.ly/4nsSKeg

08/08/2024

Canada will allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers’ mortgages. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government would allow the amortization period on insured mortgages for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes. The measure will take effect on Aug. 1. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association has advocated for the longer period, saying five years more would help with affordability and speed up construction. The government also nearly doubled the amount first-time buyers can withdraw from RRSPs to buy a home to $60,000 from $35,000 as of April 16.

The Canadian government will allow 30-year amortization periods on insured mortgages for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes.

01/05/2024

Inflation finally appears to be cooling off. Softening data in other areas of the economy. In this , Chief Economist Eric Lascelles covers the latest developments economic, including falling inflation, sign of softening, bond yield volatility, and the economic impact of increased unionization.

08/27/2023

Many of the financial choices we make as adults are based on the money beliefs we formed when we were children.

08/25/2023

07/23/2023

Reaching $100,000 in my investing account was my first major milestone, but it won't be my last. Here's how I got there and why every milestone matters – no matter how big or small.

Reaching $100,000 was my first major milestone, but it won't be my last – thanks to the power of compounding.

04/09/2023

The bucket portfolio approach provides a different way of thinking about creating a sustainable retirement income. Use this worksheet to help you with your planning.

04/03/2023

Why does diversifying your bonds matter? Different types of bonds can help you achieve different goals, whether it’s reducing volatility, earning income, or adding to returns.

Investing in a mix of different types of bonds can improve the performance of your bond portfolio – but choose carefully

03/02/2023

What's on our economic radar this week? In this video, RBC GAM’s Chief Economist Eric Lascelles rounds up the latest data on jobs, inflation and recession risks. Plus, escalation in Ukraine, China’s rebound, housing markets and more. Watch here:

Lots of good news – but a degree of caution is advisable

12/26/2022

Wishing you light and happiness that lasts all through the coming year. Happy Kwanzaa from RBC.

12/25/2022

May this joyful season greet you with health and happiness. Merry Christmas from RBC.