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Feeling Uncertain About the Future? You’re Not Alone and You Don’t Have to Stay There
Costs are rising faster than expected. Job stability feels less certain. Benefits and pensions are changing.

Barry Fowler
Nov 13


What Legacy Really Means
When we hear the word legacy, most people think of money, property, or what is passed on in a will. But a true legacy is so much deeper than that.

Barry Fowler
Oct 19


What Does Financial Security Really Mean?
When most people think about financial security, they picture a number. A certain balance in the bank. A retirement savings target. A mortgage paid off.

Barry Fowler
Oct 1


Money Is a Tool. Are You Using It the Right Way?
When it comes to financial planning, most people start with a simple goal: to have more money.

Barry Fowler
Aug 16


Five smart questions to ask yourself right now
Five smart questions to ask yourself right now

Barry Fowler
Aug 16


Interest Rates Hold Steady. What It Means for You
The Bank of Canada announced today that it’s holding its key interest rate at 2.75%, continuing a cautious approach in the face of inflation concerns, economic cooling, and global trade uncertainty.
Kelly Maxwell
Jul 30


A Pension is a Good Start. A Plan is Better.
According to Statistics Canada, the number of Canadians with workplace pension plans jumped by 300,000 in just one year.

Barry Fowler
Jun 27


The Quiet Cost of Waiting
But here’s the thing...waiting feels safe, yet it can quietly cost more than most people realize.

Barry Fowler
May 9


Turning Tax Season into a Strategic Advantage
Approached thoughtfully, tax season can serve as a strategic checkpoint—one that supports both short-term needs and long-term goals.

Barry Fowler
Apr 2


Steady in the Storm: Navigating Economic Uncertainty with Confidence
Economic shifts, inflation pressures, and global uncertainty has everyone wondering how much of an impact it will have close to home.

Barry Fowler
Mar 25


Why a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Can Be A Smart Move Before Retirement
Why a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Can Be a Smart Move Before Retirement

Barry Fowler
Feb 28


Staying Calm with Market Volatility
In times of market volatility, it’s easy to become fixated on the temporary declines in the value of your investments.

Barry Fowler
Feb 18


Holiday Savings Strategies
The recent discussion around the two-month GST holiday has sparked conversations about managing holiday expenses more effectively.

Barry Fowler
Dec 1, 2024


Should I stay or should I go?
If you work in the public sector, chances are you’ve been contributing to a pension plan for years. While this plan is designed to...

Barry Fowler
Jun 22, 2024


When Commuting Your Pension Makes Sense
This beautifully illustrates the transformative impact of pension commuting when it makes sense for my clients.

Barry Fowler
Jun 3, 2024


Life is short so you have to do what makes sense for you. 👉
Is it time to get out? Well…that depends on you. Summertime is approaching quickly – can you believe it? When the weather gets nice, many...

Barry Fowler
May 17, 2024


Close to retirement?
Have you considered setting up a line of credit against your home? We’ve been having this conversation with many of our clients lately...

Barry Fowler
Apr 10, 2024


Waiting isn’t a fit for everyone
What are you waiting for? With high inflation rates peaking this past June, we are seeing the largest annual inflation increase since...

Barry Fowler
Oct 3, 2023


The Million Dollar Mistake
Our Society Is Brainwashed Into Believing That You Should Work Until You Hit Your Factor And Then Retire With No Consideration For Each...

Barry Fowler
Oct 3, 2023


Rising Interest Rates Affect Your Lump-Sum Payment
Public Sector Workers: A major decision facing public sector workers is whether to take their pension as an upfront lump sum rather than...

Barry Fowler
Sep 1, 2023
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