Financial planning

4 financial tips for divorcees

The majority of married or common-law Canadians have shared assets, finds TD Canada Trust. Of those, 72% own a home together, 68% have a joint bank account, 64% have a joint financial plan and 52% have a joint credit card. But how do you regain financial stability if you break up? Read: Holmes and Cruise […]

By Staff |September 18, 2012

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Offer financial planning services to employees

To help your employees navigate the difficult economy, you might want to consider offering interoffice financial literacy and planning programs.

By Staff |September 13, 2012

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Business owners plan for growth

Optimism among Canadian business owners remains high—34% are very confident in growth prospects for their companies; 52% are somewhat confident, finds the Robert Half Professional Employment report. Meanwhile, 13% of execs plan to hire full-time staff in the fourth quarter of 2012. However, finding talent will be tough, says Lara Dodo regional vice president of […]

By Staff |September 13, 2012

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5 risks to retirement income

Conventional wisdom about retirement planning needs to be adapted to suit the new environment faced by today’s Canadians who are retired or about to retire.

By Staff |August 9, 2012

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