Category Archives: Finance

Keeping the tax bite on your earnings to a minimum

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Very often we begin financial planning from a net position, dealing with what we have left after the tax man takes his pound of flesh. We should be structuring our affairs to keep the tax bite to a minimum. A … Continue reading →

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Baiting games heat up as Target enters Canada

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

New technologies, along with global access, enhanced mobility and social media, have had a huge impact on how consumers gather information and make purchase decisions. All the latest innovations have forced retails, both small and large, to look at how … Continue reading →

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It’s time to bring prescription drugs under a national government-funded program

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

When the topic of universal drug coverage comes up in this country, the debate often runs aground on the question of cost. In an environment of government austerity, few seem willing to embrace the idea of a new, national government … Continue reading →

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How do you do financial planning?

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

In drawing up a financial plan, the goal is to ensure that over a lifetime your income exceeds your spending. But life brings many changes – you have to keep working at it. Most of us do not have the … Continue reading →

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The Legacy Circle – a thank you in advance

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Your bequest to the Foundation is a way to make your most lofty dreams for your community begin to come true. The young Legacy Circle puts future donors in touch with the Foundation and its workings. What will your legacy be? … Continue reading →

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