Duane Runzer, CFP - IG Wealth Management

04/16/2023

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10/31/2022

The best days in the market are generally grouped very tight together.

Are we at the bottom? This is the question nobody knows the answer to. Historically, bottoms are followed by a series of large positive days. I'd rather not be on the sidelines.

In volatile times like these, it is important to have an investing game plan and not capitulate to emotional biases such as loss aversion.

10/11/2022

Great quantitative analysis pointing towards a buy signal for Q4. Would you rather bet on the house or persistently against it?

The probabilities point to a win for those betting on the house rather than persistently against it.

07/25/2022

The key to surviving the roller coaster ride of investing, writes investment adviser David Aston, is to maintain a balanced portfolio of quality stocks and bonds and to focus on long-term investing.

03/24/2022

Let's chat mortgages!

Stephanie Hughes, finance reporter for Financial Post, explains how home owners can prepare for a rising rate environment.

03/03/2022

Often, the best thing investors can do during a market correction is maintain the status quo.

01/11/2022

Is your mortgage up for renewal, or did you get high mortgage rate before the pandemic? We offer very competitive rates and will give you $1,000 if you are a new mortgage client. Let's chat!

Did you know you might be able to negotiate a better mortgage rate with your bank? Most people mistakenly believe that when they receive their mortgage renewal offer, they must either accept it or switch lenders.

12/14/2021

Life insurance can be a great strategy to protect your family and wealth. Would your current policy meet your families needs?

Unlike investments, life insurance policies aren’t affected by market turmoil or lawsuits.

12/06/2021

"When should I start saving for retirement? How much do I need to save?"

Working with a CFP can help answer these questions based on YOUR specific situation.

Helping children and grandchildren begin building a nest egg is one of the best legacies you can share.

12/02/2021

It is never too early to start investing!

Birthday money burning a hole? Read our "investing for teens" guide for where to invest, how to buy stocks, what you need from your parents, and more.

12/01/2021

Worried about inflation? Talk to me to see how your retirement plan can be stress-tested against higher inflation levels with our new Living Plan.

Early retirement requires a methodical process, but inflation can destroy such a plan. With inflation growth accelerating, it will impact your early retirement strategy in multiple ways. It's best to make adjustments now.

11/15/2021

With interest rates anticipated to climb, now is the time to look at re-financing your mortgage. IG is currently offering some extremely attractive mortgage rates. Lets see if I can save you some money!

The Bank of Canada will not raise its benchmark interest rate until the slack in the country’s economy is absorbed, which has not yet happened but is getting closer, Governor Tiff Macklem said in a newspaper opinion piece on Monday.