Planning and Advice

Clients unprepared for long-term care: CLHIA

Three quarters of Canadians admit their financial plans don’t account for long-term care, and 55% believe government programs cover the majority of those costs, according to the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association. That’s not the case. It will cost $1.2 trillion for Canada to provide long-term care to baby boomers, and current government programs […]

By Suzanne Sharma |June 27, 2012

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Debt denial still runs deep

Sometimes I feel like we need a new word for debt—it seems advisors worry that if they discuss debt, they’ll attract clients with more of it.

|June 27, 2012

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Volcker Rule essential: CFA

Banks may be fighting the Volcker rule, but industry professionals would welcome stricter trading regulation for large banks and institutions. In the aftermath of JP Morgan’s trading loss, Jim Allen, CFA, says the fact that a major bank was caught is good for your clients, with “arguments for a lighter-touch Volcker Rule now sounding hollow.”

June 26, 2012

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Why wills are not enough

Your clients are living longer. And, as a result, are more likely to face complex health issues. While they may have a will, it’s crucial to remind them that it won’t cover potential incapacity and all health issues. Read: Don’t assume your client has a will The number of seniors aged 65 and over increased […]

By Staff |June 25, 2012

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