If there’s a common theme to characterize 2020, it is that change can happen at an unprecedented speed. While we experienced the fastest bear market in history in March, this was quickly followed by one of the strongest quarters for equity markets, despite what was happening on the ground.

As the saying goes, “there are decades where nothing seems to happen and then there are weeks where decades happen.” This spring was no exception.

The impact of the Covid-19 virus continues to have extraordinary global effects. The significant containment efforts — from closing international borders, to quarantining regions and shutting down non-essential businesses in many areas...

Over recent months, the world has been caught off guard by the spread of the coronavirus. As we continue to grapple with the potential implications and uncertainties, the situation reminds us of the possibility of “black swan” events — unpredictable occurrences that have major consequences.

The start of a new year comes with a host of market predictions. But this year, why not consider skipping prediction season?

If there’s one thing that the extended bull market run has taught us, it’s that investing takes grit.

When Tiger Woods won his fourth Masters Tournament this past spring, he ended an 11-year drought, creating not only a moment that went down in golf history, but also a lesson in unpredictability

Fear and Greed: the two emotions that are said to drive the equity markets. How quickly, it seems, that the sentiment can oscillate from one extreme to the other.

In this Issue: Spousal RRSPs: Split Income, Save Tax | Dispelling RRSP/RRIF Myths | Volatility: More Common Than We Think | Dealing with the Loss of a Spouse

In this Issue: The RESP: Don’t Overlook the Benefits | Year-End Tax Planning | The value of Consolidation | What’s Happening With the Canadian Dollar?