Budget Deficit

Budget Deficit The Financialist • Issue 101 • April 2009 BY CHRIS EYNON CFP FMA CSA Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s federal budget had no real blockbuster initiatives; rather, it featured a range of measures widely anticipated ...

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A Few Pointers on Probate

A Few Pointers on Probate The Financialist • Issue 95 • October 2007 BY CHRIS EYNON CFP FMA A financial plan can include many estate planning strategies such as Wills, charitable bequests, tax planning, medical directives, etc....

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Life Annuities and the Lifetime GIC

Life Annuities and the Lifetime GIC The Financialist • Issue 92 •January 2007 BY CHRIS EYNON CFP In this article, we will refresh your memory on the basics of life annuities as touched upon in past editions of the Financialist,...

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What Bond Ratings Mean

What Bond Ratings Mean The Financialist • Issue 87 • July 2005 BY CHRIS EYNON We often hear in the news that a bond issuer’s credit rating has been upgraded or downgraded. This sounds important, but what does it mean?  Sta...

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