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Inflation in check, but economy needs to be slowed
June 2023 Global equity markets advanced over the month of June. Global equities got a boost at the beginning of the month when U.S....

David Shortill
Jul 12, 20234 min read


Online Security to save you some serious grief:
Email security should be at the top of your priority list as hackers are constantly finding new ways to gain access to personal and...

David Shortill
Jun 21, 20234 min read


How important is planning your future?
Planning for your future is crucial for several reasons: Goal Setting: Planning helps you set clear and achievable goals for yourself. By...

David Shortill
Jun 14, 20232 min read



David Shortill
Jun 7, 20230 min read


7 legal documents to have ready at retirement.
Paperwork is a part of life, and retirement is no exception. This includes a variety of legal documents we suggest our clients have on...

David Shortill
May 7, 20234 min read


Federal Budget 2023, what's in it for you?
Key points from Canada’s budget As announced by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, the deficit for the fiscal year ending March 31 grew...

David Shortill
Apr 3, 20231 min read


This will not be another 2008 Banking Collapse
Herewhatvoir Given the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) and challenges at Credit Suisse Group AG, concerns about the global...

David Shortill
Mar 20, 20233 min read


Where are the returns?
February brought increased volatility for the markets as investors dealt with the prospect of central banks keeping rates higher for...

David Shortill
Mar 7, 20233 min read


Andrew Harris is now an associate of Orca Wealth and Insurance services. Giving back to his fans.
Major announcement out of The VI Raiders Football Club. After this morning's news, Andrew Harris has signed a one-year contract with the...

David Shortill
Feb 12, 20232 min read


Loading up your RRSP, don't forget about TFSA
RRSPs ARE GREAT…ALMOST ALWAYS 1. Contributions to an RRSP will grow most investments tax-free, but the entire RRSP will be fully taxed...

David Shortill
Feb 6, 20233 min read


Real Estate predictions for 2023
Home prices in Canada’s biggest markets ended 2022 well below the soaring peaks posted earlier in the year. Now the question is: How much...

David Shortill
Jan 9, 20233 min read


Year End Tax planning Tool kit
The best time to start tax planning is in the Fall. Here is a downloadable booklet to help save some tax. Contact Dave for a referral to...

David Shortill
Dec 12, 20221 min read


Is the Canadian Real Estate Bubble about to burst?
The incredible rise of Canadian housing prices Canada’s housing market has been attracting attention both domestically and globally for...

David Shortill
Dec 7, 20221 min read
Inflation in Canada (a mismanaged country)
Worldwide inflation continues to run rampant, and Canada has been hit particularly hard by rising prices. Through 2022, we have faced...

David Shortill
Nov 2, 20224 min read


Some 4th quarter positives
"Stocks rally sharply for the second day" U.S. and Canadian stocks rallied for a second straight day on Tuesday after softer U.S....

David Shortill
Oct 5, 20221 min read


The Bank of Canada and Monetary Policy divide
The objective The objective of monetary policy is to preserve the value of money by keeping inflation low, stable, and predictable. This...

David Shortill
Sep 2, 20221 min read


Will it be different this time?
Well, after a great first half of 2020, it appears that we may be in for some rough waters in the coming months. With history as our...

David Shortill
Sep 1, 20222 min read


How long before we start making money again?
Emotions are the single most detrimental value to investors. It is not normal human behavior to feel uncomfortable. Humans like to be...

David Shortill
Jul 12, 20221 min read


What is happening to my investments?
Every Bull Market Meets Its Bear In the natural world, bulls attack upward with their horns, while bears attack downwardly with their...

David Shortill
Jun 15, 20223 min read


Time to buy!
Well, the correction is finally here. The markets fluctuate and always have. The time between Peak (Bull market) and Trough (Bear Market)...

David Shortill
May 7, 20221 min read
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