Many investors are worried about bubbles and sharp market declines. The real challenge, though, is how we respond when markets move quickly.

My new #MoneyArchitectFinancialPlanning blog post, Risk Management for the Long-Term Investor, follows the story of Michael, a DIY investor who learns how rebalancing, diversification, and a steady process can manage both risk and emotion.

Read more here: https://moneyarchitect.ca/risk-management-for-the-long-term-investor/

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CTV recently called it a Consumer Alert when a family faced a $660,000 estate tax bill after both parents died in the same year.

But this wasn’t a scam; it was simply the tax rules at work.

In my latest #MoneyArchitectFinancialPlanning blog post, I review what happened and how families can plan more effectively:

Read more here: https://moneyarchitect.ca/this-is-not-a-consumer-alert-tax-on-the-sole-survivors-estate/

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Even so-called safe strategies like dividends can disappoint. BCE’s recent cut proved that. The ‘get rich slowly’ approach may be boring, but it works.

Read more in my latest #MoneyArchitectFinancialPlanning blog post:

https://moneyarchitect.ca/how-can-stock-picking-be-wrong-when-it-feels-so-right/

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RRSPs: Always a good idea?
In my newest #MoneyArchitect blog post, I compare two real-world retirement planning scenarios:
Karen — modest income, living in B.C.
Michael & Sarah — upper-middle income in Ontario
* When RRSPs help
* When they hurt
* When a TFSA might work better.

Read more here: https://moneyarchitect.ca/should-you-max-out-your-rrsp-two-stories-two-different-outcomes/

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For investors nearing retirement, the current market volatility might be making you anxious. But reacting emotionally to market drops often backfires.

In my latest #MoneyArchitect blog post, I offer a few ways to assess your situation, stress-test your retirement plan, and decide what to do next (if anything).

Read more here: https://moneyarchitect.ca/how-investors-nearing-retirement-can-navigate-market-anxiety/

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Hannah’s new tech job pays $85K, but offers no pension benefits, a common reality in her industry. Rather than falling behind, she takes charge by contributing 13% of her income to an RRSP and investing in a target date fund, effectively building her own pension plan.

Learn how you can do the same, even without employer support, in my latest #MoneyArchitectFinancialPlanning blog post. https://moneyarchitect.ca/building-your-own-pension-plan/ #AdviceOnly #FinancialPlanningCanada #RetirementPlanning #RRSP

In my latest #MoneyArchitect blog post, I explore the key factors investors can control to make informed, confident decisions. Learn how to navigate uncertainty and stay on track.

Read more here: https://moneyarchitect.ca/what-investors-can-and-cannot-control-a-guide-for-diy-investors/

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Investing doesn’t have to be complicated. Asset-allocation ETFs offer simple, low-cost diversified portfolios—without the stress of picking funds.

In my latest #MoneyArchitect blog post, I compare costs, returns, and how they work, plus explore ESG options. If you're a DIY investor looking for an easy-to-manage solution, this might be for you.

Read more here: https://moneyarchitect.ca/comparing-canadian-listed-asset-allocation-etfs/ #financialplanningcanada #PersonalFinanceCanada #ETFs #DIYInvesting
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Speculative investing in a TFSA can cost you more than you think.

In my latest #moneyarchitect blog, I explore why chasing "hot tips" often leads to disappointment and how adopting a thoughtful, balanced strategy can help you make the most of your TFSA—and your financial future.

💡 Ready to invest smarter in 2025? Read the full post here: https://moneyarchitect.ca/the-perils-of-speculating-in-your-tfsa/

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