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The Benefits of Continuing Your RRSP Contributions During an Economic Downturn
It’s RRSP season – the same as it is every year at this time – but this year, things feel very different for many Canadians. This year, there’s more stress. And for many Canadians, there’s a whole LOT of stress. At a time when Canadians should be thinking about...
How Employee Benefits Can Help You Build an Inclusive Workplace
A more inclusive workplace is something most employers now recognize as a really good thing for business, usually because they see it as helpful in building a healthier work environment. Organizations as well see it as important also in coming out ahead in our...
How to Make the Most of Your RRSP
Matching each saving option to your specific financial situation
Building savings can be challenging; after all, there are plenty of other things to spend your money on.
RESP Withdrawals: Strategies and Tax
After spending nearly two decades saving for a child’s post-secondary education, it’s time to start paying for it. When money is paid out of a registered education savings plan (RESP), the various types of payments and tax treatment can cause confusion. There’s also...
How the EI Premium Reduction Program Benefits Employers and Employees With Group Short-Term Disability Insurance
What is the EI Premium Reduction Program? The Employment Insurance (EI) Premium Reduction Program is a government incentive that allows employers to pay EI premiums at a reduced rate if their employees are covered by group Short-Term Disability insurance. The...
Passing on the Family Cabin
As summer comes to a close, many of you might be trying to get one last trip out to the cabin as school starts, and the weather cools down. The family cabin is a cherished treasure that holds many delightful memories. As time passes, a new generation of memories will...
Are You Asking the Questions You Need to Be Asking Your Benefits Advisor?
Do you know the questions you need to ask your benefits broker to help ensure that he or she is doing the best job for your employees, your business, and you? There's more to it than most people realize. Benefits Advisor Matthew Hill explains.Our benefits advisor...
Building Your Team is Important to Building Your Business
It is important for you as an employer to understand what motivates or is valued by your employees. It's not always about the money. Some of your people may value a flexible work schedule, e.g. the single parent who juggles after school activities for his or her...
How to Attract and Retain Top Talent
The real value of any business lies in the team, the people who come to work and execute on the business to the best of their abilities. Their objective is to create a great customer experience so the brand and reputation of the business remains intact. The question...
My Takeaways From Business Coaching: Part 4
Early in my coaching years, we delved into the concept of habits. Everyone is disciplined 100% to their existing habits. The problem is that some habits are good while some are bad. The difference between people who achieve success and those who do not usually boils...
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