Barasch - Wellwood Wealth Partners of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

08/08/2024

Do you have a plan for passing on your wealth?

Are your heirs ready for their inheritance?

This checklist is a good place to start.

Let me help guide you through difficult conversations as you plan for your family’s money in motion.

08/06/2024

Now that we're in the back half of the summer, there's no better time to discuss estate planning of the family cottage. Learn what David Chilton recommends your family’s first step in the process should be.

“The last thing you want is for your cottage, a place of great memories, a true family treasure, to end up being a wedge that drives your family apart.”

06/03/2024

We are thrilled to announce that our office has relocated to the Financial District! You can now find us at the corner of Bay & Front. This move marks a significant milestone for us, and we can't wait to welcome you to our new location.

05/23/2024

It's never too early to talk to your kids or grandkids about money. It helps develop healthy money habits and sets them up for success later in life. Don't know where to start? See if they're aware of the four points below. Get in touch for support in expanding their knowledge today.

05/22/2024

Want to give your kids or grandkids a fun, easy way to build financial skills? The Mydoh money-management app does just that. It's free for all clients, and allows kids and teens to practice earning, spending and saving money. To learn more about getting started with Mydoh, contact me today.

05/22/2024

UPCOMING SEMINAR: Cross-Border Lifestyles: From Digital Nomad to Retiree

With a special focus on Sun Belt destinations, our panel of experts will share updates and answer questions on the U.S. real estate markets most popular with Canadians.

We'll take a look at key topics that are top of mind to support your cross-border lifestyle, from digital nomads working in the U.S. all the way to snowbirds planning their retirement in the sun. DM to register for this event.

Wednesday, May 29
1-2:30 p.m. ET

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05/16/2024

🌷🏡🌷Spring is here, sellers are out, but are buyers still hesitant?

We are now halfway into spring and sellers are making their way back to the housing market. Reports from local real estate boards reveal sharp increases in new listings and inventories in some of Canada's largest cities including Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal.

RBC Economics believes this could reflect a backlog of sellers who took a pass at listing their home in the fall in the hopes of finding a better outcome this spring (see charts).

Read the full story here:
https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/spring-brings-sellers-out-buyers-remain-hesitant/

05/07/2024

We're excited to be hosting a Financial Literacy Workshop for Youth (Ages 14-18) on Wednesday, May 15th at 4:30pm.

This informative session focuses on the importance of building sound financial management skills and capabilities throughout life and includes:

• RBC Olympian Bismark Beauteng sharing valuable tips on how to set yourself up for success.
• Personal finance author Noah Booth and RBC Financial Literacy Program Manager Stephanie Dean offering key financial and budgeting principles for youth. Participants will receive complimentary copies of Noah Booth's book, A Rich Future: Essential Financial Concepts for Youth.
• Playing "The Game of Life", an interactive group activity that involves participants choosing their career path and mapping out a budget.

05/06/2024

What an exciting race that was!!!

The outcome of the 2024 Kentucky Derby is a great example of why we race! It doesn't matter who the favourite might be, on any given race day magic could happen. And Saturday was exactly one of those days.

In a photo finish that had three horses in line for the win, it was Mystik Dan who came away victorious by taking the shorter distance around the track.

The winner took home $3M, 2nd $1M, and 3rd $500k. Crazy that a "nose" was the difference between going home with $3M (and lots of interest from many eligible fillies) and $500k .

Congratulations to trainer Kenny McPeek who also won the Kentucky Oaks the day before.

05/01/2024

Over the four days, the Kentucky Derby expects to entertain 165,000 guests.

That's a lot of hungry people. The kitchen staff alone includes 1,500 workers and 100 executive chefs all working to service the 40 different food establishments. And to celebrate this year's 150 anniversary, they will be offering a very special Old Fashioned cocktail that will cost you $150 USD.

As usual, the Run for the Roses looks to be a memorable event.

04/30/2024

Here's the favourite to win the "The Most Exciting 2 Minutes In Sports". He looks quite impressive!

04/30/2024

And with the final pick of the draft, the New York Jets take....Jaylen Key, Safety from Alabama. One holds out hope that this year's Mr. Irrelevant will live up to the success of former Mr. Irrelevant, Brock Purdy. There was at least one member of my family hoping that we would take Sam Hartman with that final pick. Alas, Mr. Hartman will have to wait for a free agent signing. -E-T-S