Steve Dosanjh, CFP - Financial Planner, RBC Financial Planning

05/30/2020

Great article relating to home office expenses for employees that have to work from home.

Experts weigh in on what employees should expect – and how they can keep track of their expenses – as their new way of work sets in.

03/11/2020

COVID-19 outbreak shocks economy and markets - Market update from RBC Global Asset Management

COVID-19 outbreak shocks economy and markets

09/07/2019

Over the past few months, investors who stayed the course were likely better off because they benefited from rising markets. Sarah Riopelle, VP & Senior Portfolio Manager at RBC Global Asset Management, reminds us that time is an investor's biggest asset.

What a difference a few months can make! This week, both the Canadian and U.S.

02/08/2019

Did you know, the RRSP contribution deadline is March 1st? Don’t let this year’s deadline sneak up on you. Make your contribution today!

Investing in a tax-smart account is one of the best ways to grow your money faster. Both Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) offer unique benefits, so how do you choose if you can’t contribute to both?

02/07/2019

RBC GAM’s Sarah Riopelle provides her perspective on how to navigate these volatile markets.

I have seen a number of posts and internal market updates in the last two weeks highlighting the need to focus on long-term investment plans, even in periods of market volatility. I would alter that slightly to say “especially during periods of market volatility.

12/07/2018

Join us on Thursday, January 24th, 2019 to learn how to approach income planning in retirement and maximize government benefit sources. We'll be joined by a specialist from Service Canada to discuss and answer your Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security questions.

11/27/2018

2019 TFSA limit is $6,000.

Jamie Golombek: TFSAs have been extremely popular among millions of Canadians and for good reason. Here’s a rundown of some of their benefits

10/16/2018

Quiz: Financial Acronyms from A to Z. Know what ‘ETF’ stands for? Prove it with this short, fun quiz!

Know what ‘ETF’ stands for? Prove it with this short, fun quiz!

10/04/2018

Negotiators from the U.S and Canada arrived at an 11th hour agreement for Canada to join Mexico in an updated NAFTA deal. RBC GAM's latest insight:

After more than a year of discussions, negotiators from the U.S. and Canada worked through the weekend to arrive at an 11th hour agreement for Canada to join Mexico in an updated NAFTA deal. The new name of the accord is the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA. We increase the likelihood...

09/20/2018

Canadians in the workforce, 2016 Census of Population

Based on 2016 Census data, the following infographic looks at occupations with lower and higher median age, and the proportion of women employed in various occupations.

07/02/2018

Breaking down responsible investing

05/30/2018

Bank of Canada leaves rates unchanged for now but warns of future rate hikes coming.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/economy/article-bank-of-canada-clears-way-for-july-hike-warns-of-need-to-act-to/

The central bank kept its key policy rate at 1.25 per cent in latest announcement but shifted to more assertive language on where rates are headed