http://financialpeaceofmind.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:56:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Weekly Market Watch - A one-page summary of what's going on...available here FALL Newsletter...available here http://financialpeaceofmind.ca/2008/11/05/upcoming-seminar-retiring-in-uncertain-times/ An overview of the safeguards in place at ScotiaMcLeod     The financial crisis gripping global markets has created a great deal of uncertainty for all of us. However, it is important to understand the depth and breadth of protection you and your money have at ScotiaMcLeod.   In recent months, financial institutions, primarily in ... http://financialpeaceofmind.ca/2008/10/24/protecting-your-wealth/ Keep Focus on Long-Term Strategy, Not Short-Term Conditions Bear markets are never easy to endure. They elicit many emotional responses and often lead to counterproductive behavior as we feel we must "do something." However, with correctly assessed risk tolerance and an appropriate asset allocation policy implemented, the best thing to do ... http://financialpeaceofmind.ca/2008/08/14/hints-on-handling-down-markets/ Under the Events tab, Newsletters Page - available HERE http://financialpeaceofmind.ca/2008/08/07/summer-2008-newsletter-now-available/ We hope you are enjoying the summer and taking a break to relax and spend time with family and friends. We are writing to provide you with a brief update on the financial markets, which have provided mixed results in the first six months of the year. The year started with ... http://financialpeaceofmind.ca/2008/07/09/market-update-july-2008/ The "lazy hazy" days of summer are here and many of us will be leaving the city life to enjoy our favorite "home away from home" our family cottage. For many these properties represent the second largest financial investment we will make. There is, however, an important difference between this ... http://financialpeaceofmind.ca/2008/06/26/estate-planning-for-the-family-cottage/ Estate freezing is an effective method of minimizing the amount of tax you will pay upon your death. This is because the value of the asset will be frozen at the time of the estate freeze, resulting in future growth being taxed in the hands of the beneficiary. Since an ... http://financialpeaceofmind.ca/2008/06/08/estate-freezes/ Investors eager to participate in the stock market over the past few years have flocked to equity mutual funds, but many find it difficult to choose the right equity funds. The sheer number now available is bewildering. Moreover, the terminology used to describe them may be confusing. What's the difference, ... http://financialpeaceofmind.ca/2008/06/08/choosing-equity-mutual-funds-to-match-your-goals/ When you donate appreciated public securities to a Canadian registered charity you receive two tax savings: 1) a tax credit that is typically equal to the highest marginal tax rate; 2) no capital gains tax on the disposition. Combined these savings make appreciated securities the most tax-effective way to give ... http://financialpeaceofmind.ca/2008/06/08/tax-effective-donations-of-public-securities/ One of the great advantages of modern technology is that it’s allowing more people to survive once-fatal medical conditions. However, the unfortunate reality is that many survivors must bear a heavy financial burden for things like medical treatment outside Canada, or ongoing care at home or in a facility. What ... http://financialpeaceofmind.ca/2008/06/08/critical-illness-insurance/