Joel Higgs - IG Wealth Management

08/24/2026

Many Canadians have a will, but not enough Canadians have an estate plan. An estate plan is incredibly important for all Canadians, especially those planning to leave large estate's to the next generation.

Many Canadians don’t understand that a will and estate plan are very different. Find out what an estate plan contains and why it’s crucial for most people. Read more: https://ow.ly/NACp50ZAFb2

08/05/2026

Still time to listen: Philip explains why markets have looked too expensive for three decades and yet still delivered some of the strongest returns in history. Listen now: https://ow.ly/iZ8750ZsiMt

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07/13/2026

Another great market review by our investment team. With all of the current instability and global tensions, it's good to keep up to date with all that is going on.

Why did geopolitical tensions fail to derail the markets? And which sectors and regions were the big winners? Find out in our Q2 2026 Market Review and Year-End Commentary at https://ow.ly/5c0b50ZmUUU

04/23/2026

Great piece from the investment team, particularly interesting quote is "When the bar gets this high, even great news needs to be exceptional to move stocks meaningfully. That is the phase we are in right now, especially in anything tied to AI."

Oil spiked while consumers and tech stayed resilient. Read our commentary to get our insights on this week’s markets. https://ow.ly/YgHz50YLpcg

03/24/2026

Everyone's different in how often they check their investments, but it's important to make sure you aren't letting markets drive your emotions. Always make sure your advisor has assessed your proper risk tolerance, so market fluctuations aren't the cause of your bad week.

It’s never been easier to check up on your portfolio’s performance. However, monitoring your assets more than a few times a year can be stressful and lead to a weaker performance. Here’s how to break the habit. Read More: https://ow.ly/mpqi50YpEIQ

02/12/2026

A great guide for households trying to navigate this world of rising expenses. With 54% of households saying their worried about their current debt obligations it's important to have a clear understanding of debt management.

Debt can be a concern for many Canadians. Learn how comprehensive debt management can help reduce your debts, improve cash flow and increase your savings. Read More: https://ow.ly/H03H50YcVgY

02/09/2026

A great piece by our investment team that demonstrates that positive earnings does not always lead to increase in share price. We are in a cycle now where investors expect significant revenue and profit growth to justify further share price increases.

The market giveth, the market taketh away. Read our commentary to get our insights on this week’s markets. https://ow.ly/EeVz50Yauyx

11/05/2025

"For the first time since 2021, Canadians’ financial confidence rose above the historical average"

We just released our eighth annual Financial Confidence Index, which measures how Canadians feel about their personal financial situation. The latest edition of the Index reveals just how resilient we are.

For the first time since 2021, Canadians’ financial confidence rose above the historical average. At the same time, they are expressing serious concerns about the broader economy, including our relationship with the US, inflation and the potential for a recession in 2026.

The results also highlight a major opportunity for our industry to capitalize on new trends in AI and other technologies to continue delivering best-in-class advice to clients and help build their financial well-being. Read more about this year’s Index: https://ow.ly/OF2i50XnbgF

10/29/2025

Many Canadians don't realize that the funds they withdraw from their Tax Free Savings Account generate new room in the next calendar year.

When you take funds out, be it to generate an income or for major expenses you get that room back as soon as next year begins. Everyone should take the time to look up their room using their MyCRA account, you may have more room than you think.