Brenda Hiscock CFP

08/31/2024

https://www.thestar.com/business/personal-finance/the-school-of-savings-opening-your-childs-first-bank-account-is-step-one-toward-financial/article_98cd2400-5f1b-11ef-94ad-a73a1569f960.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link&utm_campaign=user-share

When shopping around for an account, experts recommend finding one with little to no account fees.

08/31/2024

Thank you Srivindhya Kolluru for chatting with me about the importance of opening a bank account for your child.

I found it was a great way to teach my son about setting goals, budgeting, and the tangible rewards associated with saving. The Toronto Star

When shopping around for an account, experts recommend finding one with little to no account fees.

08/31/2024

Thank you Srivindhya Kolluru for chatting with me about the importance of opening a bank account for your child.

I found it was a great way to teach my son about setting goals, budgeting, and the tangible rewards associated with saving. Toronto Star

When shopping around for an account, experts recommend finding one with little to no account fees.

07/13/2024

Financial, tax and estate planning can be difficult and intimidating at the best of times. The terminology may seem complex and the options may appear complicated.

05/30/2024

Check out this article where I talk about online Wills as an option for simple estate planning situations.

Ontario-based financial planner argues convenience and ease of use make these digital solutions ideal – for certain situations

05/14/2024

03/18/2024

Thanks to Ben Cousins and Yahoo Finance for interviewing me in this article about making the most of available tax deductions when you file your tax return each year.

Being strategic about how much you contribute to retirement savings accounts and charities, for example, could be the difference between owing the government money or getting a refund.

03/13/2024

As a CFP/QAFP professional, it’s my job to help Canadians manage their unique financial situations – and carve out a path toward financial wellness – by providing personalized plans and insights. FP Canada’s relaunched consumer website provides information on how you can partner with a planner like me to navigate important Life Moments that span saving for a university education to figuring out how to spend your retirement.

Check out the site’s new Find Your Planner tool to find a financial planner near you and start your journey toward lifelong financial well-being: https://financialplanningforcanadians.ca/

Personal finances play an important role in every area of our lives. CFP® professionals and QAFP® professionals can help you reach your financial goals.

02/26/2024

Thank you Pascale Malenfant for interviewing me for this article around investing basics. Consistent saving habits create the foundation for a bright financial future, and it’s never too early or late to begin.

The world of investing can be intimidating to Canadians who have limited knowledge on the subject and don’t know where to start. More than a third of young Canadians questioned in a 2023 survey by financial services provider Co-operators said they believe they don’t know everything they should a...

02/26/2024

Thank you Pascale Malenfant for interviewing me for this article around investing basics. Consistent saving habits create the foundation for a bright financial future, and it’s never too early or late to begin.

The world of investing can be intimidating to Canadians who have limited knowledge on the subject and don’t know where to start. More than a third of young Canadians questioned in a 2023 survey by financial services provider Co-operators said they believe they don’t know everything they should a...

02/01/2024

Many of my clients are already financially supporting their parents, or may need to do so in the future. This will impact their future planning, and the potential costs are important to consider. Thank you Kelsey Rolfe for the opportunity to contribute to this The Globe and Mail article about the various ways to approach and plan for these situations.

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Taking care of parents financially means engaging in conversations early on, having a concrete plan and managing expectations