Member Stories

For many Canadians, tax season means seeing a refund in your bank account. While this expected or unexpected deposit can be exciting for some, it can also be a source of uncertainty for others. Should you spend the money or save it? Treat yourself to a vacation or invest in your future? Or maybe it’s […]

A planning meeting with a financial advisor is an excellent step towards reaching your long-term goals. But it’s important to be aware of the questions you may be asked as these conversations can quickly get personal. And they should be. Only by opening up about your spending habits, your plans for retirement or that bucket-list

With the end of the year quickly approaching, it’s important to consider what financial tasks you should take care of before 2024 comes to a close. Here are four tax and investment opportunities that can support your planning and help set you up for success in 2025. 1. Make a contribution to your First Home

In the first of our Ask the Expert series, our members had the opportunity to question local Mortgage Broker Tricia Sanche who is a member of Mortgage Architects, a national brokerage firm.

Proper sleep is VERY important. Sleep helps your body recover from a hard day’s work and lets your brain reboot for tomorrow. It helps improve healing and mood and energy. About 1/3 of your life is spent sleeping, so you best make the most of it so the other 2/3 can be great!

Spring is the perfect time to declutter, reorganize, and refresh your home. As an interior designer who values sustainability and the positive impact of a well-designed space for one’s health and wellbeing, I believe that spring cleaning goes beyond just the physical act of cleaning and decluttering; it’s an opportunity to create a more mindful and intentional living environment that can enhance our daily lives.

Being mindful of what you eat will help you on your way to developing a positive attitude towards food.

How research supports the health benefits marketed by these products. Exploring the potential of CBD products for relieving symptoms of stress and anxiety.

Prep Academy co-owners explain how working with learning styles delivers better learning outcomes. Pairing learning and teaching styles can set students up for success.