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How to cope with the cost of college
A lesson in financial planning for post-secondary education Parents with children going to post-secondary schools this fall might be suffering from a case of sticker shock. Costs are high, sometimes eye-wateringly so. Students can expect to pay about $80,000...
What you need to know about starting a business
Robyn joins Ben Mulroney on CTV Your Morning to discuss the benefits and challenges of starting your own business. She shares her tips for getting your business up and running...
Should retirees be worried about recent price hikes?
Although elevated inflation rates may not last, retirees — or those nearing retirement — might be worried about losing purchasing power. In this interview with Investment Executive, Robyn Thompson shares her tips for keeping retirement nest-eggs...
Are you an “accredited” investor?
Deep pockets and knowledge a must From time to time, you’ll see (or even be offered by your advisor) an investment available only to “accredited” investors. This doesn’t necessarily mean some sort of real estate syndicate in the Caribbean. In fact, very often it...
Three mistakes investors make in gravity-defying markets
Wild market optimism no time to lose your common sense With the S&P/TSX Composite up 66% since the pandemic meltdown lows of last March, there’s definitely a whiff of bull in the air. Almost anything goes as the big U.S. stock indexes keep climbing to fresh...
How to avoid debt stress
Tips for managing household debt Canadians have been getting into debt at a red-hot pace. The overheated housing market since the beginning of the year, combined with pandemic-induced credit-card use, lifted the household debt to income ratio to 172.3% in the first...
Three key investing tips every woman should know
Financial security starts with financial literacy According to a CIBC study in 2019, Canadian women control $2.2 trillion of assets. But that will almost double to $4 trillion by 2028 and could be a lot more if real estate is included. While that wealth is...
Calming runaway inflation fears
Clients have been asking about the prospect of runaway inflation and how it could affect their portfolio and their ability to meet retirement goals. In this interview with Wealth Professional, Robyn Thompson offers pointers for financial advisors and their clients...
Personal finance for college grads
Foundational principles for financial success For many new grads this year, leaving the security of the academic environment for the big wide world can be a slightly scary prospect, especially if you have to make your own way financially and can no longer rely...
Preparing your portfolio for inflation
Do’s and don’ts for the new investment environment By now, you’ve noticed that the prices of everyday essentials from groceries to gas to lumber have edged up, some quite significantly. No, you’re not dreaming, and it’s not a mistake. Consumer price indexes have...
What home buyers need to know about mortgage rules
Navigating stress tests and high-ratio mortgage insurance As if the real estate market weren’t already challenging enough, the government has decided to make it even tougher by tightening the qualification thresholds for certain mortgages. If you’re applying for a...
The Women’s Collection – Financial Literacy Designed for Women
I’m pleased to announce my association with The Women’s Collection, a new online resource designed to deliver a female-focused, comprehensive financial literacy and investment program to empower and engage women who want financial freedom and independence. The...