PlanPlus Canada National Financial Planning Awards winners announced

ORLANDO, Florida, May 24, 2016 – The winners of the first annual PlanPlus Canada National Financial Planning Awards competition were announced at the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners' annual congress in Orlando, Florida.

The Responsible Investment Association recently published a slideshow: RI Basics for Investors.

You may view this at: 
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mys2t36dnddd4bj/RI-Basics-For-Investors.pptx?dl=0
(shared with permission of RIA)

Sterling Rempel is an Advisor member of the Responsible Investment Association. www.riacanada.ca

Until recently, many retirees have been able to rely upon the three-legged stool of retirement income sources: a defined benefit pension plan that guarantees a lifetime income, their own savings, and the Canada Pension Plan.

Many investors, especially those still reeling from the 2008 – 2011 stock market roller coaster ride, have developed a low tolerance for volatility. As a result they have moved a significant portion of their investments into bonds or other fixed yield vehicles.

TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2016 /CNW/ - NEI Investments ("NEI") today announced the successful launch of the NEI Environmental Leaders Fund to be sub-advised by Impax Asset Management Limited ("Impax").

Most people are familiar with the basic concepts of life insurance and understand that some level of protection is a necessary part of modern financial life. The question of what life insurance can actually accomplish, when considered as part of an overall financial plan, is more involved and worth a closer look.

The Federal Liberal government confirmed their election platform regarding Income Taxes in the December 7, 2015 Notice of Ways & Means Motion.

These changes are expected to take effect for January 1, 2016.

Several important changes were:

The Federal Liberal government confirmed their election platform regarding Income Taxes in the December 7, 2015 Notice of Ways & Means Motion.

These changes are expected to take effect for January 1, 2016.

Several important changes were:

Critics of whole life insurance point to the higher premiums these plans require and the inflexibility of the payment schedule; however, when the structure and features of whole life insurance are fully understood, a fair-minded person would see that it offers affordability and flexibility along with unmatched long-term security.  When whole life premiums are clearly explained, it becomes

When you have excess cash flow and assets to invest, you can choose from a vast number of different types of investments, which can be a daunting task due to the number of options and, in many cases, their complexity.  In addition to understanding how different investments work, it is essential for investors to know if they are suitable for their particular needs and risk tolerance.