Nicolas Hernandez, CFP

12/16/2021

What can investors expect in 2022? , Our Chief Investment Strategist Philip Petursson outlines opportunities and risks over 3 key themes for the year ahead:

1. From the economic perspective we are in a transition from rapid reopen to normalization.
2. After a strong 2021, equity market returns will be much closer to average.
3. The bond markets in 2022 will be about the transitory inflation story that wasn’t – and what central banks are going to do about it.

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12/13/2021

Statistics Canada says the annual pace of inflation in October rose to 4.7 per cent: "...gasoline prices rose 41.7 per cent compared with October 2020 for the fastest increase since this past May".

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the annual pace of inflation in October rose to 4.7 per cent.,OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the annual pace of inflation in October rose to 4.7 per cent.

12/07/2021

What should I be focused on for year-end tax planning?

With the end of the year fast approaching, Canadian taxpayers will want to consider all the tax planning opportunities available to them. Which year-end planning strategies apply to you will depend upon your specific circumstances and objectives. The IG Wealth Management Year-end Tax Planning Checkl...

11/29/2021

Many Canadian families view wealth created by older generations as a way to help set children up for a successful future. But many haven’t made proper plans for effective, tax-efficient transfers. Not sure how prepared your family is? We can help. ow.ly/Mxst103aWlk

11/25/2021

Peace By Chocolate is a story of new beginnings. Join us on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 5:00 pm CT as we learn about chocolatier, Tareq Hadhad and his journey from war-torn Syria to Canada and how he rebuilt his world-renowned business. Register here using entry code WINTER2021. ow.ly/xoY6103abWi

11/23/2021

I’ve got some practical tax tips and strategies for business owners to share. Start with the video, then let’s talk.

11/20/2021

The Bank of Canada is warning inflation will stay higher for longer than it previously forecast and signalled that an interest rate hike may be coming sooner than expected:

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is warning inflation will stay higher for longer than it previously forecast and signalled that an interest rate hike may be coming sooner than expected.,OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is warning inflation will stay higher for longer than it previously forecast and signa...

11/13/2021

A Retail Council of Canada survey says Canadians are planning to spend more this holiday season as they prepare to return to stores in greater numbers a year after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted many to shop online.

TORONTO — A Retail Council of Canada survey says Canadians are planning to spend more this holiday season as they prepare to return to stores in greater numbers a year after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted many to shop online.,TORONTO — A Retail Council of Canada survey says Canadians are plannin...

11/10/2021

"Companies like Brim Financial, Float Inc., Caary Capital Ltd., Jeeves Inc., and Neo Financial are part of a growing crop of tech-enabled lenders that are looking to snag a share of the lucrative credit card market from the big banks."

TORONTO — If you haven’t shopped for a credit card in a while, you may see some unfamiliar names in the offerings. ,TORONTO — If you haven’t shopped for a credit card in a while, you may see some unfamiliar names in the offerings.