G.Hughes Wealth & Risk Managment Group Ltd.

06/01/2026

If a friend or family member asks to borrow money, there are several things you should consider. You shouldn’t expect the money you lend to a friend or family member to be repaid.
There may be other ways you can financially support a friend or family member without lending money.

While it may seem kind to lend money to a friend or family member, there may be emotional or financial challenges involved.

05/25/2026

Risk tolerance measures your willingness and ability to handle a loss in the value of your investments. It often changes as you age or your life changes. Understanding your risk tolerance can help you choose your investments, prepare for market changes and help save you a lot of stress.

It’s easy to feel confident in your investment strategy when the market is performing well, but the reality is that the market moves up and down in cycles over time. That’s why it’s important to understand your risk tolerance – because it helps you decide how much risk you take.

05/19/2026

Investment risk management means identifying, evaluating, and limiting the risk of losses when you invest – your willingness and ability to take risk. We can help you build an investment plan based on your investing goals and your risk tolerance. Contact us today!

Learn how to be prepared for market swings and take the best course of action when it comes to your money.

05/11/2026

There are several common misunderstandings about segregated fund policies. Once you know more about segregated fund policies, you can determine how they may meet your investment needs.

Segregated fund policies – 7 common myths debunked

Segregated funds give you the freedom to invest while offering insurance protection to preserve your savings.

05/08/2026

05/04/2026

What are segregated funds and how do they work?

Segregated funds give you the freedom to invest while offering insurance protection to preserve your savings.

04/27/2026

In Canada, personal life insurance premiums are generally not tax deductible. If you have a permanent life insurance policy and you’ve accumulated a cash value, there are some situations that can impact your income taxes.

You can use this checklist to see how life insurance affects your tax return.

04/20/2026

Health insurance premiums – a line item added to the budget, but rarely considered for its possible financial benefits. It’s important to know that not all premiums are in fact, created equal. In fact, you could be eligible for a tax break depending on what kind of premiums you pay.

You might be able to get a tax break on your health insurance premiums.

04/14/2026

What is a trust?
Everywhere in Canada except for Quebec, a trust is way for 1 person (called the settlor) to place assets or property in the care of another person (the trustee) to benefit a third person (the beneficiary). It’s a legal relationship that imposes certain restrictions and conditions over the property held and administered by the trustee.

A trust in Canada (except for Quebec) is a legal relationship where 1 person transfers property to another person for the benefit of a third person.

04/06/2026

Understand the differences between a RRIF and a LIF

Learn about the features, benefits, and differences of RRIFs and LIFs, and how they help to secure your retirement income.