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Winter 2010 Newsletter
 

Turning the Corner: The year in perspective

After a rocky start , North American stock markets performed better than expected in 2009, and the Canadian economy is recovering faster than economists had expected.
 
 
 

How Canada will benefit from global recovery

 

What to consider when appointing your Powers of Attorney

Powers of Attorney are a vital component of any effective estate plan, regardless of your age.  Whether you are appointing someone or have been asked to act as an Attorney, it's a not a decision to be made lightly. 
 
 
Fall 2009 Newsletter

Looking toward recovery?
Keep an eye on fundamentals.


The turmoil that has gripped the financial markets has affected virtually every sector. However, market downturns don’t last forever, and it’s important that you be positioned to make the most of a recovery when it occurs and to benefit from the early stages of any upswing.

But which sectors will lead the way as conditions improve? A look at market fundamentals can help identify areas that could be in the forefront.
 

How to enjoy guaranteed income for life

and leave a legacy.

Today’s low interest rates and volatile markets can present a challenge for investors who need income from their portfolios. Conservative investments such as Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) may not produce the amount of income you need, yet you may not be comfortable with the volatility associated with an increased equity allocation.

Is the Insured Annuity the right choice for you?     

For full article click here

Raise a glass as Canadian wines come of age.

Eastern Canada’s distinct wines In Nova Scotia, wineries are scattered through the Annapolis, LaHave River and Bear River Valleys, and the Malagash Peninsula. Look for French hybrids such as Marechal Foch and Seyval Blanc, and specialties such as the red Leon Millot and the white L’Acadie Blanc, a good match for Nova Scotia seafood. Best vintages: 2005, 2007.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Summer 2009 Newsletter

Don’t give in to emotion

 
Every investor dreams of buying low and selling high.
 
Yet through the different market cycles, many investors do just the opposite:
They tend to buy when the market is near its peak and sell when the markets are struggling. 
 
This kind of emotion-based investing can be harmful to your long-term goals, since it ignores fundamental valuation in favour of following market momentum.  Stocks tend to be overvalued when the markets make new highs, and undervalued when they reach their lows. 
 
Here are some sound investment principles to keep in mind in today’s fast-changing markets.  For the full article read here
 
Spring 2009 Newsletter

What a slowing economy means to your portfolio 

Economies, like stock markets, move in cycles, experiencing peaks and troughs while trending higher over time. The troughs can be challenging, but it’s important to remember that they don’t last forever.  Recessions are short-lived Technically, a recession is defined as two or more consecutive quarters of negative economic growth. In real terms, it’s a period of slowing demand, rising unemployment, reduced investment, and weaker corporate profits...Read More Here
 
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