by admin | Dec 24, 2014 | Advisor Stream
Are you looking for just the right bottle of red wine to impress your family and friends this holiday season?
I know that when I walk into my local purveyor of fine spirits, I’m looking for that elusive balance that will be both delicious, yet affordable.
Here are some great ideas for you that are sure to delight your wine loving friends, but not break your Christmas budget.
Merry Christmas!
Enjoy,
Mark
Impressive and affordable bottles of red for the holiday season
We wine lovers all are questing for a wow wine that is so drop dead gorgeous it blows our socks off with elegance and power. Here, wine critic Gord Stimmell lists his favourite reds for the holiday season. This list should help you fill out your wine shopping lists for Christmas! Cheers!
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by admin | Dec 14, 2014 | Advisor Stream
Are you still looking for Christmas ideas that will light the faces of loved ones in your house?
Here are some helpful ideas for the hi tech people in your home. From experience I know that anything to do with Skylanders is a hit for the 10 or under crowd.
On another note, I am very excited to pass along that tomorrow night (Monday December 15th) @ 9 pm I will be once again appearing as a guest on Rogers Toronto Speaks: Personal Finance, cable 10.
The show is available to Rogers cable subscribers in the Toronto area.
If you that includes you, I encourage you to check it out if you have time.
Cheers,
Mark
Children love digital technologies as much as adults do, and gadget makers have responded with some smart, entertaining options. With the holidays fast approaching, a guide to the latest and greatest is valuable for parents, aunts, uncles, or family friends. Here are some noteworthy devices that will keep children entertained and parents happy. Spend wisely this holiday season!
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by admin | Dec 11, 2014 | Advisor Stream
One of the great ways to stay active over the holidays and throughout the winter is to get away for a ski trip or two.
I know many clients and friends who really enjoy getting out on the slopes with their family and friends.
One of the challenges beside the cost, can be working your way through the long line ups at the higher profiles resorts.
If you’re looking to get away this winter for a ski trip, here are some great ideas on some lesser known mountains.
Cheers,
Mark
Ski resorts: Lesser-known mountains can be a great option
Big-name ski resorts might give you bragging rights when you go back to the office, but lesser-known mountains can give you something else: less crowded slopes, shorter lift lines and even outlets for Crock Pots. Some of these hidden gems are located near their famous rivals, so visitors can enjoy the same choice of lodging, restaurants and off-the-slope activities. Read on for a few lesser-known options that would make a great family skiiing getaway.
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by admin | Nov 30, 2014 | Advisor Stream
A lot of the retirement advice we as financial advisors give out can tend to be on the dry side.
How to save taxes in retirement, how to avoid paying probate fees on your estate, what’s the best risk/return investment for your portfolio?
These are all very important areas to cover, but let’s face it, they are not always the most inspiring or motivating of conversations.
Here is a fresh look at advice that will spice up your retirement lifestyle, that you never get but definitely need to hear.
Have a great day.
Cheers,
Mark
Retirement Advice You Never Get But Need To Hear
Traditional retirement advice can be boring to some and less than fulfilling. Discussions about rollovers, precious metals, and the need to avoid probate can leave many new and soon-to-be retirees craving more. Desires that go beyond conventional financial recommendations and may include things such as investing in a pet, playing more golf, and taking more fishing trips. Here is some advice on topics that are not often discussed.
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by admin | Nov 25, 2014 | Advisor Stream
Outliving your money is a huge worry for people in or thinking about retirement.
Here is part 1 of a 2 part article that recently appeared in Forbes about how to make your money last.
Enjoy,
Mark
Making Your Money Last In Retirement
Outliving your money is a huge worry for people in or thinking about retirement. You retire and don’t even own an alarm clock anymore. Then it hits you: Can you really afford this lifestyle? Did you save enough and invest right? How long will your money last? This article presents strategies to ease your worry about outliving your savings. Plan a bigger portfolio than you think you’ll need. When planning for retirement, never imagine you’re going to get off easy. Think the opposite.
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