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Both are excellent, tax-advantaged tools that work best when used intentionally. - [Individual Disability Insurance](https://castlemarkwealth.com/individual-disability-insurance/) - [Robyn on Breakfast Television: Personalized Payday Routine](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-on-breakfast-television-personalized-payday-routine/) - [Robyn on CTV The Social: Secret Spending](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-on-ctv-the-social-secret-spending/) - Robyn Thompson joins CTV The Social to discuss how to keep secret spending from snowballing. - [Robyn on BBN Television: Sector Specific Strategies to for Canadian Investors](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-on-bbn-television-sector-specific-strategies-to-for-canadian-investors/) - Robyn Thompson and Bipan Rai, Managing Director, Head of ETF & Alternatives Strategy at BMO Global Asset Management discuss sector specific strategies as relevant tools for tactical asset allocation in complex market conditions. - [Robyn on BBN Television: Asset Allocation ETFs help investors stay on track](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-on-bbn-television-asset-allocation-etfs-help-investors-stay-on-track/) - [Robyn on CTV Your Morning: Summer Savings](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-on-ctv-your-morning-summer-savings/) - Financial Advisor and Keynote Speaker Robyn Thompson joins us to share summer money perks you need to know about and benefit from for major summer savings. - [Robyn on CP24: Managing Holiday spending](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-on-cp24-managing-holiday-spending/) - Robyn Thompson joins CP24 to discuss managing holiday spending - helping Canadians this winter season. - [Robyn on Your Morning: Awkward Money Conversations during the Holidays](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-on-your-morning-awkward-money-conversations-during-the-holidays/) - Robyn Thompson joins CTV Your Morning to discuss how to handle awkward money conversations during the Holiday season. - [Robyn on The Social: Money + Perks: What You’re Leaving on the Table at Work](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-on-the-social-money-perks-what-youre-leaving-on-the-table-at-work/) - Money expert Robyn Thompson tells us the about the workplace financial perks we might be missing out on, and how to reclaim them. - [Robyn on The Social: Take Control of your Money in 2025](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-on-the-social-take-control-of-your-money-in-2025/) - Robyn Thompson joins The Social to discuss how to take control of your money this year. - [Robyn on CTV Your Morning: How to Find the Right Financial Advisor](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-on-ctv-your-morning-how-to-find-the-right-financial-advisor/) - Money expert, Robyn Thompson, joins us in studio with what to keep in mind when to find the right financial advisor. - [How to talk about money with your friends](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-to-talk-about-money-with-your-friends/) - Starting conversations: How to talk about money with your friends. - [Robyn Thompson chosen for 5-Star Leading Women in Wealth Award](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-thompson-chosen-for-5-star-leading-women-in-wealth-award/) - The 5-Star Leading Wealth Professional Award honours those women made a mark in wealth industry through a turbulent 2021 - [Robyn on CTV Your Morning: Debunking popular money myths](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-on-ctv-your-morning-debunking-popular-money-myths/) - Robyn on CTV Your Morning: Debunking popular money myths - the psychology of money and the myths around spending, saving, and debt. - [Robyn on CTV’s The Social: Get a grip on rising interest rates](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-on-ctvs-the-social-get-a-grip-on-rising-interest-rates/) - Robyn on CTV’s The Social: Get a grip on rising interest rates. Tips on adjusting your personal finances to cope with debt, mortgages, and investments. - [Robyn Thompson chosen for the 2022 5-Star Leading Women in Wealth Award](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-thompson-chosen-for-the-2022-5-star-leading-women-in-wealth-award/) - Robyn Thompson chosen for the 2022 5-Star Leading Women in Wealth Award, which honours those women made a mark in wealth industry through a turbulent 2022. - [Robyn on The Social: Beat the debt trap](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-on-the-social-beat-the-debt-trap/) - Robyn on CTV The Social discussing how to manage post-holiday debt: tips on psychology of debt and how to break the credit card cycle - [Robyn on CTV Your Morning: Preventing elder financial abuse](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-on-ctv-your-morning-preventing-elder-financial-abuse/) - Preventing elder financial abuse. Robyn joins CTV This Morning to share tips on how to identify and prevent this insidious type of fraud. - [How to deal with RESP uncertainties](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-to-deal-with-resp-uncertainties/) - Pointers on RESP catch-up on contributions, stock market worries, and taking a year off - [How to survive the current economic downturn](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-to-survive-the-current-economic-downturn/) - Tips on how to survive the current economic downturn - practical advice for living in a recession - [Where a high interest savings account belongs in your financial picture](https://castlemarkwealth.com/where-a-high-interest-savings-account-belongs-in-your-financial-picture/) - Where a high interest savings account belongs in your financial picture - how find better yields and when to take action. - [The hidden benefits of high interest rates](https://castlemarkwealth.com/the-hidden-benefits-of-high-interest-rates/) - The hidden benefits of high interest rates - learn about the upside of rising rates and personal finance strategies. - [Why it’s time for advisors to give clients a financial pep talk](https://castlemarkwealth.com/why-its-time-for-advisors-to-give-clients-a-financial-pep-talk/) - Why it's time for advisors to give clients a financial pep talk - how we can help clients overcome self-sabotaging behaviour - [Five never-fail financial tips for challenging times](https://castlemarkwealth.com/five-never-fail-financial-tips-for-challenging-times/) - Five never-fail financial tips for challenging times: do-it-now advice for saving, budgeting, cutting debt - [Why now is the time to boost emergency savings – not dip into them](https://castlemarkwealth.com/why-now-is-the-time-to-boost-emergency-savings-not-dip-into-them/) - Why now is the time to boost emergency savings – not dip into them – practical advice for couples on how to pool their money effectively. - [Are your bank deposits protected?](https://castlemarkwealth.com/are-your-bank-deposits-protected/) - Are your bank deposits protected - U.S., European bank failures raise anxiety level - [Robyn Thompson a finalist for WP Award](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-thompson-a-finalist-for-wp-award/) - [Much-needed help with family finances](https://castlemarkwealth.com/much-needed-help-with-family-finances/) - Need help with family finances? Start with a few basic principles of financial planning. - [How to get your portfolio back on track](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-to-get-your-portfolio-back-on-track/) - A 5-point annual portfolio review can reveal weak spots and get your portfolio back on track - [Four point prescription to get your finances back on track](https://castlemarkwealth.com/four-point-prescription-to-get-your-finances-back-on-track/) - COVID-19 has caused a significant amount of stress for many Canadians, especially as it relates to their finances. Castlemark Wealth's Robyn K. Thompson offers a four-point plan to get your finances back on track. - [The three mistakes investors make in volatile times](https://castlemarkwealth.com/the-three-mistakes-investors-make-in-volatile-times/) - [The Women’s Collection – Financial Literacy Designed for Women](https://castlemarkwealth.com/the-womens-collection-financial-literacy-designed-for-women/) - A new online resource delivering a female-focused financial literacy and investment program. - [How to avoid becoming a victim of fraud](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-to-avoid-becoming-a-victim-of-fraud/) - How to avoid becoming a victim of fraud - blocking investment, phishing, and service scams. - [Financing tips for first-time home buyers](https://castlemarkwealth.com/financing-tips-for-first-time-home-buyers/) - Home Buyer’s Plan, mortgages, new home savings plan - financing tips for first-time home buyers - [Hearts and flowers and money](https://castlemarkwealth.com/hearts-and-flowers-and-money/) - Hearts and flowers and money - getting serious? Get serious about money too! - [What you need to know about RRSPs](https://castlemarkwealth.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-rrsps/) - What you need to know about RRSPs: How much you can contribute, what investments you can hold. - [Ten-point plan for financial fitness](https://castlemarkwealth.com/ten-point-plan-for-financial-fitness/) - Give your personal finances a workout - the ten-point plan for financial fitness - [The seven sins of financial planning](https://castlemarkwealth.com/the-seven-sins-of-financial-planning/) - The seven sins of financial planning or how to stay virtuous and grow your wealth - [Resolve to overcome three financial mental blocks](https://castlemarkwealth.com/resolve-to-overcome-three-financial-mental-blocks/) - Resolve to overcome three financial mental blocks because your attitude to money may be holding you back. - [Year-end tax-cutting tips](https://castlemarkwealth.com/year-end-tax-cutting-tips/) - Year-end tax-cutting tips - there is still time to save on 2022 taxes. - [Black Friday binge, Red Monday remorse](https://castlemarkwealth.com/black-friday-binge-red-monday-remorse/) - Black Friday binge, Red Monday remorse - or how to avoid that sinking (bank account) feeling - [Black Friday binge, Red Monday remorse](https://castlemarkwealth.com/black-friday-binge-monday-remorse/) - Financial literacy and the art of budgeting - [Avoiding cryptocurrency scams](https://castlemarkwealth.com/avoiding-cryptocurrency-scams/) - Avoiding cryptocurrency scams: how to dodge investment fraud and protect your money. - [Will pooling their money make couples happier?](https://castlemarkwealth.com/will-pooling-their-money-make-couples-happier/) - Practical advice for couples on how to pool their money effectively. - [Advice for your first post-school job](https://castlemarkwealth.com/advice-for-your-first-post-school-job/) - Advice for your first post-school job - tips on navigating the job search and setting yourself up for long-term success. - [The psychology of money](https://castlemarkwealth.com/the-psychology-of-money/) - CTV The psychology of money - tips for relieving stress in a time of inflation, rising rates, falling markets. - [Taking advantage of “The Great Resignation”](https://castlemarkwealth.com/taking-advantage-of-the-great-resignation/) - Tips on negotiating a higher salary and improving your work/life balance - [How to fight home buyer’s remorse](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-to-fight-home-buyers-remorse/) - How to fight home buyer’s remorse: advice for home buyers worried about the impact of rising rates - [Castlemark chosen as a 5-Star Advisory Team for 2022](https://castlemarkwealth.com/castlemark-chosen-as-a-5-star-advisory-team-for-2022/) - Castlemark a Wealth Professional magazine 5-Star Advisory Team winner - [Robyn on The Social: How to deal with rising interest rates](https://castlemarkwealth.com/robyn-on-the-social-how-to-deal-with-rising-interest-rates/) - Robyn on The Social discussing how to deal with rising interest rates: advice for home buyers, savings and loans, and recession fears - [Inflation Investing](https://castlemarkwealth.com/inflation-investing/) - Inflation investing - some asset classes are better than other as an inflation hedge. - [New Year, new you](https://castlemarkwealth.com/chch-new-year-new-you/) - Tips on getting your financial resolutions on track this year - [When creditors come calling](https://castlemarkwealth.com/when-creditors-come-calling/) - When creditors come calling - options for relieving the personal debt burden - [Investment woes? Where to get good advice](https://castlemarkwealth.com/investment-woes-where-to-get-good-advice/) - Investment woes? Where to get good advice - avoid sources like social media, influencers, and quick-buck artists - [The best defensive investment strategy of all](https://castlemarkwealth.com/the-best-defensive-investment-strategy-of-all/) - The best defensive investment strategy of all - pay attention to asset allocation before trouble starts - [Tread carefully with Locked-In Retirement Accounts](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tread-carefully-with-locked-in-retirement-accounts/) - Tread carefully with Locked-In Retirement Accounts because LIRA funds are tightly controlled and not available until retirement. - [Investment basics for novices](https://castlemarkwealth.com/investment-basics-for-novices/) - Investment basics for novices - key principles to follow when starting out as an investor. - [Offering employees enhanced retirement benefits](https://castlemarkwealth.com/offering-employees-enhanced-retirement-benefits/) - Offering employees enhanced retirement benefits including DPSPs, Group RRSPs, and IPPs as compensation inducements. - [How to crack open the RESP piggybank](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-to-crack-open-the-resp-piggybank/) - Rules for RESP withdrawals - how to crack open the RESP piggybank - [House hunting when rates are rising](https://castlemarkwealth.com/house-hunting-when-rates-are-rising/) - House hunting when rates are rising - navigate a real estate market in transition. - [Is your money safe?](https://castlemarkwealth.com/is-your-money-safe/) - Is your money safe? Cash deposits are, but other investment guarantees are hard to come by. - [Ready to jump back into stocks?](https://castlemarkwealth.com/ready-to-jump-back-into-stocks/) - Ask the right questions to get ready to jump back into stocks - allocate assets according to risk tolerance, not financial headlines. - [Real-world financial advice for grads](https://castlemarkwealth.com/real-world-financial-advice-for-grads/) - Real-world financial advice for grads - practical financial strategies for grads facing real-world challenges - [Recession-proof your finances](https://castlemarkwealth.com/recession-proof-your-finances/) - Practical financial strategies to help you recession-proof your finances - [Taking the gain from a cottage](https://castlemarkwealth.com/taking-the-gain-from-a-cottage/) - Taking the gain from a cottage - how to reduce the CRA’s tax take - [Manage your mortgage](https://castlemarkwealth.com/manage-your-mortgage/) - Manage your mortgage: the variable or fixed-rate choice, and stress test stress - [New baby, new budget](https://castlemarkwealth.com/new-baby-new-budget/) - New baby, new budget: six budgeting essentials for bringing up baby. - [Portfolio strategy in falling markets](https://castlemarkwealth.com/portfolio-strategy-in-falling-markets/) - Portfolio strategy in falling markets - how to avoid hasty, ill-advised moves in volatile markets - [What you need to know about starting a business](https://castlemarkwealth.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-starting-a-business/) - Tips for getting your business up and running successfully - [How to pay for that massive tuition bill during the pandemic](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-to-pay-for-that-massive-tuition-bill-during-the-pandemic/) - How to pay for that massive tuition bill during the pandemic: budgeting tips to make that tuition dollar stretch further - [How advisors manage ethical dilemmas](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-advisors-manage-ethical-dilemmas/) - How advisors manage ethical dilemmas: a guide on setting code-of-conduct benchmarks, and a baseline understanding of the advisor’s and client’s responsibilities. - [Pandemic cash flow](https://castlemarkwealth.com/pandemic-cash-flow/) - The 4 C’s of managing personal cash flow during the pandemic. - [Five financial planning resolutions for the New Year](https://castlemarkwealth.com/five-financial-planning-resolutions-for-the-new-year/) - Five financial planning resolutions for the New Year - ideas to focus on in 2022. - [Financial advice: Are you getting value for money?](https://castlemarkwealth.com/financial-advice-are-you-getting-value-for-money/) - Financial advice: Are you getting value for money? What to look for in a financial advisor. - [How to soften back-to-the-office sticker shock](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-to-soften-back-to-the-office-sticker-shock/) - How to soften back-to-the-office sticker shock: tips for saving money when heading back to the office. - [Personal planning strategies for rising rates](https://castlemarkwealth.com/personal-planning-strategies-for-rising-rates/) - Personal planning strategies for rising rates - the impact on savers and borrowers - [Cut your tax with credits and deductions](https://castlemarkwealth.com/cut-your-tax-with-credits-and-deductions/) - Make sure you use every tax break you’re entitled to - cut your tax with credits and deductions. - [How to avoid investment scams](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-to-avoid-investment-scams-cons-and-ripoffs/) - How to stop investment scams, cons, and schemes with these tips - [How to cope with market volatility](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-to-cope-with-market-volatility/) - Markets may fluctuate, but solid investment principles abide - best practices on how to cope with market volatility. - [Emergency income replacement](https://castlemarkwealth.com/emergency-income-replacement/) - Emergency income replacement - how disability insurance can save you from financial ruin - [Alternatives to ‘high yield’ savings accounts](https://castlemarkwealth.com/alternatives-to-high-yield-savings-accounts/) - Practical alternatives to near-zero-yielding “high interest” savings accounts. - [Money talk tips for couples](https://castlemarkwealth.com/money-talk-tips-for-couples/) - Money talk tips for couples - it's important for your relationship to be open and honest about financial matters. - [Back to the (investing) basics](https://castlemarkwealth.com/back-to-the-investing-basics/) - Back to the investing basics - Revisit basic principles in volatile times so you can remain calm in times of market turmoil - [Finding funds for RRSP contributions](https://castlemarkwealth.com/finding-funds-for-rrsp-contributions/) - Finding funds for RRSP contributions - there are more sources of funds for RRSP contributions than you might think. - [Time for a portfolio review and rebalance](https://castlemarkwealth.com/time-for-a-portfolio-review-and-rebalance/) - Time for a portfolio review and rebalance: steps to reviewing your portfolio and getting it back on track - [A cure for holiday spending disorder](https://castlemarkwealth.com/a-cure-for-holiday-spending-disorder/) - A cure for holiday spending disorder: Four tips for budgeting and controlling overspending - [Downsize and retire early? Here’s how this couple can do it](https://castlemarkwealth.com/downsize-and-retire-early-heres-how-this-couple-can-do-it/) - How one couple can downsize and retire early and still meet long-term financial goals. - [Year-end financial and tax-planning tips](https://castlemarkwealth.com/year-end-financial-and-tax-planning-tips/) - Year-end financial and tax-planning tips - [Elements of teaching kids about money](https://castlemarkwealth.com/elements-of-teaching-kids-about-money/) - Elements of teaching kids about money - the first steps to financial literacy for children - [Elements of registered savings plans](https://castlemarkwealth.com/elements-of-registered-savings-plans/) - First steps to financial literacy with RRSPs & TFSAs: discover the elements of registered savings plans - [Elements of life insurance](https://castlemarkwealth.com/elements-of-life-insurance/) - First steps to financial literacy - elements of life insurance - [Elements of budgeting](https://castlemarkwealth.com/elements-of-budgeting/) - Elements of Budgeting: first steps to financial literacy - [Money management rules](https://castlemarkwealth.com/money-management-rules/) - Money management rules - the basics of securing your financial future - [The women’s financial guide to divorce](https://castlemarkwealth.com/the-womens-financial-guide-to-divorce/) - The women's financial guide to divorce - preparation and planning are key - [Should retirees be worried about recent price hikes?](https://castlemarkwealth.com/should-retirees-be-worried-about-recent-price-hikes/) - Tips for keeping retirement nest-eggs intact - [Blurring the line between active and passive portfolios](https://castlemarkwealth.com/blurring-the-line-between-active-and-passive-portfolios/) - Blurring the line between active and passive portfolios - refining your investment style from a menu of choices - [Yes, this couple can survive and thrive on one income](https://castlemarkwealth.com/yes-this-couple-can-survive-and-thrive-on-one-income/) - Transition away from the rat race, remain sane, and stay financially secure. - [Calming runaway inflation fears](https://castlemarkwealth.com/calming-runaway-inflation-fears/) - Tips for advisors and clients on portfolio management in inflationary times: calming runaway inflation fears. - [Emergency savings for peace of mind](https://castlemarkwealth.com/emergency-savings-for-peace-of-mind/) - Use these tips on starting an emergency savings for peace of mind for income uncertainty or unforeseen health complications amid the pandemic - [Castlemark Wealth Management wins 5-Star Top Team Award](https://castlemarkwealth.com/castlemark-wealth-management-wins-5-star-top-team-award/) - Castlemark Wealth receives Wealth Professional Canada Magazine’s 5-Star Top Team Award - [Six advisory traps and pitfalls to watch for](https://castlemarkwealth.com/six-advisory-traps-and-pitfalls-to-watch-for/) - How to ensure you get value for the cost of advice - the six advisory traps and pitfalls to watch for - [Three investment principles for novice investors](https://castlemarkwealth.com/three-investment-principles-for-novice-investors/) - Three investment principles for novice investors - how to start building a portfolio that’s right for you - [Making a financial fresh start](https://castlemarkwealth.com/making-a-financial-fresh-start/) - Making a financial fresh start - September is the time to get down to cleaning up your finances! - [Contemplating retirement? Five questions to ask](https://castlemarkwealth.com/contemplating-retirement-five-questions-to-ask/) - A guide to contemplating retirement - five questions to ask to do it right - [A business of her own](https://castlemarkwealth.com/a-business-of-her-own-2/) - A business of her own - what successful businesswomen know about startups - [The importance of portfolio diversification](https://castlemarkwealth.com/the-importance-of-portfolio-diversification/) - The importance of portfolio diversification - having proper investment diversification helps manage risk, stabilize returns. - [How to cope with the cost of college](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-to-cope-with-the-cost-of-college/) - Financial planning tips for post-secondary education - how to cope with the cost of college - [Are you an “accredited” investor?](https://castlemarkwealth.com/are-you-an-accredited-investor/) - Are you an “accredited” investor? Deep pockets and knowledge are a must. - [Three mistakes investors make in gravity-defying markets](https://castlemarkwealth.com/three-mistakes-investors-make-in-gravity-defying-markets/) - Three mistakes investors make in gravity-defying markets - wild market optimism no time to lose your common sense - [How to avoid debt stress](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-to-avoid-debt-stress/) - How to avoid debt stress: tips and tricks for managing household debts. - [Three key investing tips every woman should know](https://castlemarkwealth.com/three-key-investing-tips-every-woman-should-know/) - Financial security starts with financial literacy - three key investing tips every woman should know. - [Should parents help their kids buy a home?](https://castlemarkwealth.com/should-parents-help-their-kids-buy-a-home/) - Tips for advisors whose clients want help their adult children with a down payment. - [Personal finance for college grads](https://castlemarkwealth.com/personal-finance-for-college-grads/) - Foundational principles of personal finance for college grads - [Preparing your portfolio for inflation](https://castlemarkwealth.com/preparing-your-portfolio-for-inflation/) - Do’s and don’ts to help you prosper in the new investment environment - [What home buyers need to know about mortgage rules](https://castlemarkwealth.com/what-home-buyers-need-to-know-about-mortgage-rules/) - Navigating stress tests and high-ratio mortgage insurance - [The pre-marriage money talk](https://castlemarkwealth.com/the-pre-marriage-money-talk/) - Avoid surprises: talk about money before exchanging vows. - [Focus on taking control of your finances](https://castlemarkwealth.com/focus-on-taking-control-of-your-finances/) - [Are you guilty of the 7 deadly financial sins?](https://castlemarkwealth.com/are-you-guilty-of-the-7-deadly-financial-sins/) - [13 things financial advisors wish you knew](https://castlemarkwealth.com/13-things-financial-advisors-wish-you-knew/) - [Managing financial stress: a CFP professional weighs in](https://castlemarkwealth.com/managing-financial-stress-a-cfp-professional-weighs-in/) - Practical strategies for reducing personal financial stress - [The “4 Cs” of pandemic cash-flow planning](https://castlemarkwealth.com/the-4-cs-of-pandemic-cash-flow-planning/) - Managing your cash, from crunch to conservation during the pandemic. - [Busting the sell-in-May stock market myth](https://castlemarkwealth.com/busting-the-sell-in-may-stock-market-myth/) - Investing by stock market lore could be a money-losing strategy. - [TFSA planning](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tfsa-planning/) - TFSA planning - rules, regulations, and estate planning considerations - [Tax deductions, credits, and changes for 2021](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tax-deductions-credits-and-changes-for-2021/) - Key personal tax credits, deductions, and federal budget changes for Canadian taxpayers. - [Home, sweet office deductions](https://castlemarkwealth.com/home-sweet-office-deductions/) - Deducting pandemic-related home office expenses - [HBP can help relieve mortgage stress](https://castlemarkwealth.com/hbp-can-help-relieve-mortgage-stress/) - What you need to know about the Home Buyer’s Plan and stress test - [Avoid the cryptocurrency gamble](https://castlemarkwealth.com/avoid-the-cryptocurrency-gamble/) - The big difference between investing and speculating - [Don’t let your business be scammed](https://castlemarkwealth.com/dont-let-your-business-be-scammed/) - Block these common swindles before they start. - [How income layering can help retirees protect portfolio value](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-income-layering-can-help-retirees-protect-portfolio-value/) - Wealth Professional Magazine - interview with Robyn on the shifting retirement landscape. - [Globe Advisors Best of 2020: When a team member leaves](https://castlemarkwealth.com/globe-advisors-best-of-2020-when-a-team-member-leaves/) - [How to set up an emergency savings fund](https://castlemarkwealth.com/how-to-set-up-an-emergency-savings-fund/) - Peace of mind with a financial backstop. - [Realtors can now set up professional corporations](https://castlemarkwealth.com/realtors-can-now-set-up-professional-corporations/) - 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[HBP](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/hbp/) - [Pension Plans](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/pension-plans/) - [Mortgage stress test](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/mortgage-stress-test/) - [2017 Tax Returns](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/2017-tax-returns/) - [Benchmarking](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/benchmarking/) - [Investment Indexes](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/investment-indexes/) - [Guaranteed Investment Certificates](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/guaranteed-investment-certificates/) - [Newlyweds](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/newlyweds/) - [Notice of Objection](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/notice-of-objection/) - [DPSPs](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/dpsps/) - [DIY Investing](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/diy-investing/) - [LIRAs](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/liras/) - [Black Friday](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/black-friday/) - [Retirement Savings](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/retirement-savings/) - [Investment Expenses](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/investment-expenses/) - [Graduation](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/graduation/) - [Side Hustles](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/side-hustles/) - [Business on the Side](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/business-on-the-side/) - [Personal Financial Planning](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/personal-financial-planning/) - [New Baby](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/new-baby/) - [Widowed](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/widowed/) - [Divorced](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/divorced/) - [Credit Report](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/credit-report/) - [Credit Score](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/credit-score/) - [Financial Windfalls](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/financial-windfalls/) - [guaranteed investments](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/guaranteed-investments/) - [Hard Assets](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/hard-assets/) - [Safe Haven Assets](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/safe-haven-assets/) - [Valentine’s Day](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/valentines-day/) - [Healthcare](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/healthcare/) - [Covid-19](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/covid-19/) - [Wills](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/wills/) - [Canada Emergency Response Benefit](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/canada-emergency-response-benefit/) - [CERB](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/cerb/) - [Business Start-ups](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/business-start-ups/) - [Business Tips for Women](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/business-tips-for-women/) - [Post-COVID-19 Investing](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/post-covid-19-investing/) - [Crisis Investing](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/crisis-investing/) - [Tax Credit](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/tax-credit/) - [Investment Scams](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/investment-scams/) - [Online Financial Frauds](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/online-financial-frauds/) - [Eldercare](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/eldercare/) - [Long-term care](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/long-term-care/) - [Cottage Tax](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/cottage-tax/) - [Small Business Relief](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/small-business-relief/) - [CEBA](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/ceba/) - [CESB](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/cesb/) - [financial stress](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/financial-stress/) - [Pandemic](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/pandemic/) - [Safe-Haven Investments](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/safe-haven-investments/) - [fin](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/fin/) - [boost retirement income](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/boost-retirement-income/) - [Equity Investing](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/equity-investing/) - [Tuition Payments](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/tuition-payments/) - [portfolio value](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/portfolio-value/) - [income layering](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/income-layering/) - [practice management](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/practice-management/) - [staffing](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/staffing/) - [cryptocurrency](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/cryptocurrency/) - [cryptocurrency speculation](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/cryptocurrency-speculation/) - [award recipient](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/award-recipient/) - [FINANCIAL ADVISORY](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/financial-advisory/) - [marriage advice](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/marriage-advice/) - [finances for couples](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/finances-for-couples/) - [FOR HER](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/for-her/) - [investing tips for women](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/investing-tips-for-women/) - [accreditation](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/accreditation/) - [college costs](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/college-costs/) - [pandemic planning](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/pandemic-planning/) - [conflict management](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/conflict-management/) - [building ethical practices](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/building-ethical-practices/) - [tips for women](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/tips-for-women/) - [teaching kids about money](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/teaching-kids-about-money/) - [year end](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/year-end/) - [new year resolutions](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/new-year-resolutions/) - [advice for couples](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/advice-for-couples/) - [financial blanning](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/financial-blanning/) - [work llife balance](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/work-llife-balance/) - [salary negotiation](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/salary-negotiation/) - [PORTFOLIO PLANNIN](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/portfolio-plannin/) - [money talk](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/money-talk/) - [TAX-PLANNING](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/tax-planning-2/) - [interest rates](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/interest-rates/) - [expenses](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/expenses/) - [mortgage](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/mortgage/) - [capital gains](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/capital-gains/) - [recession](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/recession/) - [finances for grads](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/finances-for-grads/) - [house hunting](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/house-hunting/) - [COMPENSATION](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/compensation/) - [LIFs](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/lifs/) - [LOCKED-IN ACCOUNTS](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/locked-in-accounts/) - [BEAR MARKETS](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/bear-markets/) - [INVESTMENT ADVICE](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/investment-advice/) - [MANAGING DEBT](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/managing-debt/) - [MONEY MYTHS](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/money-myths/) - [MANAGING MONEY](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/managing-money/) - [PERSONAL DEBT](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/personal-debt/) - [BANKRUPTCY](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/bankruptcy/) - [credit counselling](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/credit-counselling/) - [INFLATION HEDGES](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/inflation-hedges/) - [REAL RETURN BONDS](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/real-return-bonds/) - [FTX EXCHANGE COLLAPSE](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/ftx-exchange-collapse/) - [CONTROLLING SPENDING](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/controlling-spending/) - [MONEY PSYCHOLOGY](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/money-psychology/) - [5-STAR LEADING WOMEN IN WEALTH](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/5-star-leading-women-in-wealth/) - [WOMENS FINANCIAL ADVISORY EXCELLENCE](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/womens-financial-advisory-excellence/) - [WOMENS FINANCIAL ADVISOR](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/womens-financial-advisor/) - [TAX-SAVING STRATEGIES](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/tax-saving-strategies/) - [FINANCIAL PLANNING 2023](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/financial-planning-2023/) - [YEAR-END MONEY MANAGEMENT](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/year-end-money-management/) - [FINANCIAL PLANNING SINS](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/financial-planning-sins/) - [FINANCIAL PLANNING RESOLUTIONS](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/financial-planning-resolutions/) - [PERSONAL FINANCIAL FITNESS](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/personal-financial-fitness/) - [PORTFOLIO REVIEW](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/portfolio-review/) - [RRSP BASICS](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/rrsp-basics/) - [DOWN PAYMENTS](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/down-payments/) - [FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/first-time-home-buyers/) - [HOME BUYER’S PLAN](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/home-buyers-plan-2/) - [PHISHING](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/phishing/) - [BANK FAILURES](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/bank-failures/) - [CANADIAN BANKING SYSTEM](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/canadian-banking-system/) - [Elder financial abuse](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/elder-financial-abuse/) - [workplace](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/workplace/) - [financial perks](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/financial-perks/) - [EFT](https://castlemarkwealth.com/tag/eft/)