Will That Investment in Your Child’s Business Endanger Your Retirement?
Your son or daughter just asked you for a short-term loan to help them start a business. If everything goes well, they will pay you back with interest in a few years. But what if they never pay you back? How much will it impact your ability to enjoy your retirement?
October 3, 2017/by Dave FaulknerAverage Canadians Stranded in a Storm of Liberal Tax Changes
Understanding the implications of the proposed federal tax changes.
September 13, 2017/by Dave FaulknerWho to Follow in Canadian Finance
In this post, we have compiled a list of top influencers, both individuals and publications / organizations, who are regularly consulted on financial issues in Canada. If you’re looking for a solid reading list on personal finance issues specifically for Canadians, this list is a great place to start.
July 4, 2017/by Jay PalterProspecting with Razor Leads: Part 1
For many financial advisors, client acquisition is a poorly defined activity - largely consisting of asking existing clients and centres of influence for referrals - and usually done without much structure or process. This is surprising because prospecting is regularly ranked as a top priority among advisors.
May 8, 2017/by Dave FaulknerProspecting with Razor Leads: Part 2
Razor Leads is a client-facing retirement income calculator that anyone can use to calculate their potential retirement income and compare it to others. After calculating their potential retirement income, prospects will then have the option to connect with a RazorPlan™ advisor to further analyze their situation.
May 8, 2017/by Dave FaulknerProspecting with Razor Leads: Part 3
This post outlines a business development strategy you can use to grow your practice using Razor Leads. Activities are recommended on a daily, weekly and monthly basis and can be implemented by yourself, your administrative support staff or external contractors.
May 8, 2017/by Dave Faulkner