April 2022

Financial challenges women face

The future of wealth is female. Canadian women currently control $2.2 trillion of assets and that number is expected to grow. Yet, while women have made huge financial gains in recent years, inequities between men and women still exist, particularly when it comes to financial planning.

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Breaking down the cost of an
EV battery cell

The average cost of EV batteries has fallen by 89% since 2010. What makes up the cost of a single EV battery cell?

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Reversing the stigma of reverse mortgages

The ultimate goal for most Canadian retirees is making sure they have sufficient cashflow in retirement to support their lifestyle. Many, particularly those who don’t have regular retirement income or a pension, may be relying on selling their home to free up cash. There is another option for older Canadians: a reverse mortgage.

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Why does my Trading Disposition Summary arrive so late every year?

As the 2021 tax season draws to a close, we wanted to send a reminder as to why the Trading Disposition Summary is the last tax document to be received and why it comes so late.

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