The Financial Literacy Video series is your exclusive gateway to financial empowerment brought to you by Wiegers Financial & Benefits. In this series, we offer invaluable perspectives and tailored approaches to bring your financial goals to life. Whether you’re...
The Mental Health Crisis in Canada Canadians are concerned about their mental health more than ever before, and most believe our government isn't doing enough to help. A recent survey conducted for the Canadian Mental Health Association shows that an incredible 87%...
One of my favourite quotes is one that impacted me the first time I read it several years ago – and it continues to impact me to this day. It reads, “Don’t regret getting older. It’s a privilege denied to many.” This is the kind of quote that for many people, brings...
What does it mean to be a socially responsible investor, and do you currently hold socially responsible types of investments in your current investment portfolio? This is a growing segment in investor’s investment portfolios and many new investments are now geared...
What does it mean for your business to have a healthier bottom line? This typically means your business is doing well and you are making money. But how do you get there? Having happy, healthy employees is a big part of this. Offering a benefits plan that includes...
Every year, over 1 million Canadian seniors and retirees pack up and move south for the winter to enjoy the warm weather and avoid the freezing temperatures at home. However, while warmer climates can be a welcome escape, Canadian snowbirds need to be very careful...
Is saving more money at the top of your financial goals for 2023? If so, you’re not alone. According to Finder’s New Year’s Financial Resolutions report, most Canadians (55%) set a goal to save more money this year (while 42% aim to pay off debt, and 34% plan to stick...
Many of us have fond memories of piling into the car and embarking on a road trip to a desired destination. There were often ‘pit stops’ along the way – those that we anticipated, like stopping for meals or gas, and those that were unexpected, like road construction...
How do you become an employer of choice to retain and attract great people to your business? The following is a list of things that the Wiegers Financial & Benefits team and I learned to do from my coaching program and from other business owners to help...
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...
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