[March/April 2013]
-the right allocation plan for your paycheck can prepare you for just about any eventuality.
-you need to be in control of your insurance.

[January/February 2013]
-A look at some financial resolutions you should make in the new year.
-the value of a portfolio should not only be based on the return, but also the tax implications of the investment.

[November/December 2012]
-A discussion about Divorce and dealing with your financial plans.
-Looking at insuring our most valuable asset - our ability to earn an income.

[September/October 2012]
-A discussion of the insurance needs for small business owners.
-Various ways seniors can use to distribute their wealth to their children and grandchildren while they are still alive.

[July/August 2012]
-What's the difference between an RRSP and a TFSA.
-There are some financial incentives available in the Income Tax Act for homebuyers.

[May/June 2012]
-The high cost of delaying saving for retirement.
-5 keys to achieve sanity in your personal finance.

[March/April 2012]
-Tax planning strategies for sole proprietors.
-Rock-bottom mortage rates may offer an ideal opportunity to improve your cash flow.

[January/February 2012]
-Debt reduction as a retirement savings strategy.
-A look at some small daily choices you can make that can lead to financial freedom.

[November/December 2011]
-A look at tax planning for small business owners.
-What do you know about Tax Free Savings Accounts? Let's have another look.

[September/October 2011]
-What is the right "wealth building" strategy for you?
-Are you really aware of your retirement needs?

[July/August 2011]
-Planning ahead can ease the worry when facing an audit.
-How to prepare for the expensive adolescent years.

[May/June 2011]
-What is a "living trust", and can you avoid probate?
-The focal point of a wise financial strategy.

[March/April 2011]
-why do we need life insurance?
-Income tax strategies for 2011.

[January/February 2011]
-A few credit card tactics to help keep your debt down.
-Are you prepared if you should suffer a critical illness?

[November/December 2010]
-Understand some of the basics of a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
-Would you buy insurance from a car salesman?

[September/October 2010]
-Do you suffer from Affluenza?
-Do you realize that your accidents or injuries could put your parents' retirement at risk?

[July/August 2010]
-What does the taxman want to take from our children?
-Beware how you help your kids financially - protect their inheritence.

[May/June 2010]
-Some good advice to protect yourself from identity theft?
-An economical way to protect ourselves from the financial loss a tragedy can bring.

[March/April 2010]
-How early should you start your RRSP?
-How you can save money on your mortgage!

[January/February 2010]
-How early should you start your RRSP?
-How you can save money on your mortgage!

[November/December 2009]
-How early should you start your RRSP?
-How you can save money on your mortgage!

[September/October 2009]
-Putting a plan in place for those "rainy days".
-We can all benefit by taking lessons from the wealthy!

[July/August 2009]
-Buying and selling a business when the owner dies.
-Should you insure your mortgage through the lender?

[May/June 2009]
-Check out the benefits of a Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFP).
-Did you get a tax refund? Do you know you are lending money to the government for free?

[March/April 2009]
-Its important to understand the benefits of naming your beneficiaries.
-Important financial information for those finding themselves facing a marriage breakdown..

[January/February 2009]
-Insurance is a lousy investment. Or is it...?
-How you can benefit from the flexibility of Universal Life Insurance.

[November/December 2008]
-Should the current market slide have investors worried?
-Here are some often overlooked RRSP tricks you should be aware of.

[September/October 2008]
-Maybe its time for some of us to run our finances the way the very rich do.
-A great new opportunity - the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).

[July/August 2008]
-The truth about term insurance. Is it really the "cheap" alternative?
-But I'm invincible - Do we need Critical Illness Insurance?

[May/June 2008 ]
-Can this business be saved? - When it's owner/operator dies, a business will need money, regardless of its destiny.
-Will your beneficiaries have to wait for their inheritance?

[March/April 2008 ]
-What to do when you've had a car accident..
-The basics of financial planning.

[January/February 2008 ]
-Financial resolutions for 2008.
-These financial mistakes can cost you a fortune.

[November/December 2007 ]
-The mini-budget and you.
-Overlooked RRSP strategies.

[September/October 2007 ]
-The five types of insurance everyone should have.
-Why should we insure our kids?

[July/August 2007 ]
-What Will You Do - A case for critical illness insurance.
-Identity theft and fraud glossary.

[May/June 2007 ]
-A case for segregated funds.
-Prepare yourself for emergencies and opportunities.

[March/April 2007 ]
-Suddenly, you're an executor. What do you do?
-Highlights of the 2007 Budget.

[January/February 2007 ]
-Is whole life insurance a rip-off?
-What about retroactive life insurance?

[November/December 2006]
-RRSP questions and answers.
-What should I put in my safety deposit box?

[September/October 2006]
-How much time do you spend planning your financial future?
-Financial Strategies for newlyweds.

[July/August 2006]
-How's your debt?
-Avoid these seven financial planning mistakes!

[May/June 2006]
-Another look at Critical Illness Insurance and Disability Insurance.
-What will happen to your dreams?
-Where will the money come from?

[March/April 2006]
-Why should you review your life insurance coverage.
-Three ways to help you reduce taxes for 2006.

[January/February 2006]
-How to pay yourself first for financial success.
-The power of naming a beneficiary.

[November/December 2005]
-RRSPs aren't just for retirement.
-Canada Pension Plan: Many Canadians are unsure of what the benefitsreally are.

[September/October 2005]
-Do you think your group insurance will meet you needs. Read this!
-With energy costs going up and up, what can you do to save some money?

[July/August 2005]
-10 things you can do to live longer.
-How will you handle a financial emergency?

[May/June 2005]
-Are you over-insured?
-How you can create your own equity linked GIC.

[March/April 2005 ]
-What to do with a large lump sum. A sudden windfall, such as a lottery jackpot or an inheritance. It's sound advice not to spend more money than one takes in.
-Should you buy insurance from the bank?

[January/February 2005]
-Financial to-do list for 2005.
-How will you pay for long term care? The government says they're out of money!

[November/December 2004]
-Pay down your mortgage or increase your RRSP contribution?
-Some tax saving tips you may not have thought about.

[September/October 2004]
-Is Credit Balance Insurance a rip-off? Yes!
-Should you lock in your mortgage rate now?

[January/February 2004]
-Seven Life Insurance Mistakes; We're all guilty of a few of these.
-How to Make Your Heirs Hate You; Many people are just too busy to set aside the time it takes to arrange their affairs properly.

[November/December 2003]
-How to pay less tax on your RRSP income. Income splitting is a very effective tax saving strategy.
-How to achieve financial success.

[September/October 2003]
-How can you benefit financially from being charitible?
-How to pay your life insurance premiums with untaxed dollars
-How to make your mortgage interest tax deductible.

[July/August 2003]
-Your ability to make a living. How can you insure your most valuable asset?
-Some helpful advice on how to protect yourself from fraud, hoaxes and identity theft.

[May/June 2003]
-Is Mail Order Life Insurance a good deal?
-Should I provide Group Benefits for my Employees?
- Dollar Cost Averaging. A proven Investment Strategy.
- Using Other People's Money - How an Investment Loan can help you invest.

[March/April 2003]
-How should I Life Insure my Mortgage?
-Critical Illness - It Won't Happen to Me. Yeah, right!

[January/February 2003]
-How will I pay for Long Term Care?
-Financial Plans and Divorce.
-Don't let your retirement dreams slip away!

[November/December 2002]
-Should you borrow to Invest in your RRSP?
-12 Step Financial Program. This could help you in planning for your future needs.

[September/October 2002]
-Where should you invest your money?
-How long will you need life insurance?
-What about disability insurance for retirees?

[July/August 2002]
-The importance of keeping an up-to-date Estate Plan.
-How to start an investment plan.
-The state of the Stock Market.
-And a commentary by Garth Turner

[May/June 2002]
-Your Personal Estate Record
-Help to organize your estate and get your affairs in order should something happen to you

[March/April 2002]
-What can YOU do to protect yourself and your family in case of a Critical Illness?
- Once again, we look at ways to Insure Your Debts.

[January/February 2002]
-New Years Financial Resolutions that you might want to think about.
- Look at some of the respective guarantees offered by Canadian banks and life insurance companies.

[November/December 2001]
-Strategies to Enhance Your RRSPs
(Here are a few top strategies to help you get the most from your RRSP and retirement plans).
-The Income Tax Bond
(Maximize your kids inheritance)

[September/October 2001]
-Where's The Money?
(Want to protect some of your assets and reduce estate costs?).
-Term Insurance or Permanent?
(Choose the right plan for your needs)

[July/August 2001]
-Feel Good Tax Relief
(Make a charity your Life Insurance beneficiary, and get the tax relief while you live).
-Should You Do Your Own Will?
(You've seen the advertisements on TV. Should you use a "Will Kit", or a lawyer?)

[May/June 2001]
-Buy Now, Pay Big Time Later!
(The high cost of servicing debt.)
-Where to Get the Cash to Save a Business!
-Annual Index Returns.
(This table goes back 20 years.)

[March/April 2001]
-How Much Is Enough?
(how much insurance do you need?)
-How Is Your Financial Parachute?
(Do you need disability insurance?)
-Should we be optimistic about the upcoming stock markets?

[January/February 2001]
-Dirty Bank Tricks
(mutual funds offered by your bank)
-We Are Living Longer

[November/December 2000]
-Get More From Your RRSP
-Grandpa and Grandma Santa
-Annual Review Checklist

[September/October 2000]
-Suddenly You're an Executor
-Seven Steps to Switching Insurance

[July/August 2000]
-Is Group Insurance a Rip-off?
-The Cost of Glenda's Stroke

[May/June 2000]
-Protect Yourself From Information Thieves
-Mortgage Life Insurance and the Banks

[March/April 2000]
-We Should Pay Ourselves First
-Features of Paul Martin's Latest Budget
-Why the TSE 300 Needs More Helping Hands
-Commentary on Mutual Funds - by Gordon Pape

[January/February 2000]
-Basic Financial Planning Strategies
-How to Beat the Tax Man
-Chart of Ing Life Fund Performance

[November/December 1999]
-Insuring Car Payments
-The Last Great Tax Shelter

[September/October 1999]
-If Anything Should Happen to Me...
-How Safe is Your Money?
-Clone Funds - Investing Outside Canada

[July/August 1999]
-Cheap Dollars to Pay the Tax Man
-Is Mail Order Life Insurance a Better Deal?
-Should You Fire Your Bank?

[June 1999]
-Start Taking Your Canada Pension -Plan Benefits at Age 60

[March/April 1999]
-Get A Government Grant for Your Kids
-Can You Afford a Critical Illness?

[February 1999]
-Surviving Low Interest Rates

[January 1999]
-Jean's RRSP Income Options
(part 2)

[July/August 2004]
-How's your group life insurance. Do you want more control over your affairs?
-How will you handle critical illness? Only about 3% of home foreclosures are due to death, but some 48% are due to serious illness.

[May/June 2004]
-Can you benefit from borrowing to invest. Of course you can!...
-How's your net worth? What is net worth? How can you improve it?

[March/April 2004]
-Advice to a future widow; good advice for both spouses.
-How to get income out of your RRSPs. For those of you that are approaching that age, this is a good reminder for you.