STRONGER HUMAN CAPITAL WITH BENEFITS

I found this fantastic article on value of employee benefits from our partners at CLU Institute. Many small business owners often overlook employee benefits because of cost or administrative burdens. What you’ll see however is that benefits are investments an employer makes that can dramatically improve how their business runs. Sean Finding stability in times […]

WHY ARE WE WRITING ABOUT HEALTH?

A word from Cass… Some would argue that articles on health don’t belong in a financial blog. I couldn’t disagree more. While we spend our days helping savers build small fortunes, ultimately, the degree to which we are able to enjoy our wealth comes down to our health. I’ve been a fitness buff for years. […]

CHANGES EFFECTIVE IN 2023 RRSP/RRIF REPORTING RULES

Introduction Changes Effective in 2023 RRSP/RRIF Reporting Rules For clients with larger RRSP/RRIF balances,what appears to be a small administrative changeto the RRSP/RRIF reporting rules could havesignificant implications. Until recentlyfinancial institutions were only required to reportto the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)contributions and withdrawals from RRSPs/RRIFs they administer. However, due to concernsthat RRSPs/RRIFs may hold assets […]

Reclaiming Your Privacy: How Using Incogni Can Minimize the Threat of Hacking

Here’s a tool our team at Schneider Insurance is testing. It helps to automatically reduce your chances of getting hacked while also and also pesky telemarking calls. It’s called Incogni and it automates getting your data out of databrokers databases. In our digital era, data is the new gold. Every click, every like, every purchase, […]

AI AND FINANCIAL PLANNING

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is about to transform various industries, and the financial planning industry is no exception. With advancements in machine learning, data analytics, and automation, over the next few years AI is expected to reshape how financial planning is done, and its impact is expected to continue to grow from [...]

FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS OPTIONS

Home prices are finally starting to come down throughout BC, largely due to interest rate rises. And assuming we see another couple of years of rate rises, we should see prices recede accordingly to a level that is hopefully sane once again.  That means that for younger couples without a home today, starting now to […]

PAY YOURSELF FIRST

Do you want to know the secret to both financial success and a happy marriage along the way?   The first key is to make sure you're paying yourself first. This can be a real problem for people that are either not employed on a regular basis or are self-employed with a volatile income.  But the [...]