Mike Tamburro - IG Wealth Management

06/08/2026

🏒 This article had me nodding along from the very first paragraph.

The comparison between today's athletes and today's taxpayers is a good one. Connor McDavid doesn't wait until training camp to get in shape... and effective tax planning shouldn't begin in April.

Whether you're an employee, business owner, or retiree, the best tax outcomes are usually the result of year-round planning, not last-minute scrambling.

Tax season may be over, but tax planning season never ends.

Most Canadians treat April 30 the way old-time hockey players treated training camp. They show up out of shape, dump an actual or virtual shoebox of receipts on an accountant’s desk and hope for the best.

06/07/2026

🚀 Can the market handle mega IPOs? SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI could bring trillions in value to public markets — but size alone isn’t the risk. History shows hype-driven IPOs often underperform, and massive listings can signal late-cycle momentum. 💡 The takeaway: stay disciplined, diversified, and focused on long-term strategy — not short-term excitement. 📊

Watch out for indigestion.

06/06/2026

🏒 As a former hockey player, this story really resonated with me.

The cost of youth sports continues to climb, making it harder for many families to keep their kids in the game. That's why I love seeing young entrepreneurs tackle real-world problems with practical solutions.

At just 23 years old, this Ontario founder is on a mission to make hockey more affordable while building a business projected to generate $7 million in revenue this year.

A great reminder that some of the best businesses solve problems people actually care about.

Zechariah Thomas is on a mission to make sports more accessible.

06/04/2026

🤖 Is AI making us smarter... or just making life more convenient?

This article raises an interesting question. As search engines move toward AI-generated answers, are we losing some of the curiosity and discovery that made the internet so valuable in the first place?

I appreciate the efficiency AI brings. I use it every day. But some of the best ideas I've found came from following an unexpected link, article, or rabbit hole.

Technology should help us think better, not think less.

What do you think?

Google unveiled a new AI-powered search this week. It could ruin the internet. The changes mean you'll get a traditional list of links much less often. Instead, you'll get AI-powered answers, personalized just to you. That's not the internet we know.

06/03/2026

🏖️ We spend a lot of time talking about retirement planning, but one of the most important ingredients is learning how to take time off.

Too many Canadians leave vacation days unused because of workload, guilt, or fear of falling behind. Unfortunately, burnout doesn't care how productive you are. ⚠️

Whether it's a long vacation, a weekend getaway, or simply unplugging for an evening, rest isn't a reward for finishing your work. It's what allows us to do our best work in the first place. 💡

An interesting read from The Globe and Mail. 📖

Workplace optics, guilt and fears of work piling up dissuade some workers from taking time off.

05/27/2026

The federal government is bringing back next month the Canada Strong Pass, which offers discounts on Via Rail travel and admission to museums and national parks.

04/29/2026

Millions of fans gearing up for this year’s FIFA World Cup have already been hit with sticker shock over ticket prices. Now many are realizing that getting to the stadiums — especially in US cities — will likely be costly, chaotic or time consuming. And perhaps all three. Here's what to know.

04/28/2026

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04/08/2026

The housing market today looks nothing like it did just five years ago.

It’s more important than ever to have the right mortgage that fits within your financial plan. 💰

Join IG’s Shauna Clarke and leading housing market expert Tania Bourassa-Ochoa as they discuss the current housing market and what to consider when renewing your mortgage, buying your first home, or considering real estate as part of your investment strategy. 🏡

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03/25/2026

Celebrity pickleball coach Matt Manasse turned a pandemic pivot into a media career, celebrity clients and brand deals.