Since March 2020 we have observed a full spectrum of good to bad, in the financial sector. As you can imagine, the forward-thinking support we have offered to the gamut of individuals who comprise our clientele has not been “cookie cutter” by any means – and the solutions are not “one size fits all…”
Read MoreTax season is now behind us, the garden centres are opening, and there are good reasons to be optimistic about the coming months…
Read MoreAt Spire Advisors, the deep personal connections we develop with our clients are extremely important for building trust – and these connections also help us gather the detailed information we need, in order to serve their best interests…
Read MoreJust over 12 months ago, provinces and territories responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by declaring states of emergency. Restrictions and lockdowns have affected Canadians in different ways, and one of the starkest differences involves saving...
Read MoreStart government benefits sooner and you collect a smaller monthly benefit, but right away and for a longer time. Delay the start and you receive a larger monthly benefit, but must bridge the waiting period with other resources. Knowing when to start isn’t always easy, and even many financial experts offer vastly different opinions…
Read MoreIf you feel that your credit score has room for improvement, here are some useful tips…
Read MoreAs financial planners, our value often lies in planning and behavioural coaching. Here are six key actions we incorporate into the process of helping you with your investments…
Read MoreIf you make your maximum allowable contributions each year to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), you won’t face the often difficult RRSP versus TFSA decision. But many families have one or more members who must decide which vehicle is best for their available investment dollars…
Read MoreIt’s always helpful to have a retirement date in mind and imagine how you want to spend your retirement years. But there can be turns in the road…
Read MoreWhen you must look to the future to make a decision today…
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