Nick Benincasa - RBC Investment Advisor

05/28/2026

Grey divorce can also significantly disrupt retirement cash flow planning — retirement planning, safe withdrawal assumptions, ...

Late life, diamond splitters, post-mature — call it what you like. This demands careful attention

05/23/2026

If you're getting a tax refund this year, you've got options. A vacation or home upgrade could be one. But depending on what your goals are right now, you can also consider saving all or a portion for your financial future.

A few ideas:
- Pay down non-deductible debt: Reduce outstanding non-deductible debt that’s subject to a high interest rate like credit cards or personal loans.
- Education savings: Contributing to a RESP now means you're investing in your children's or grandchildren's future.
- Protect what matters: Update your Will or make sure your insurance coverage still fits your life today.

There's no one-size-fits-all answer. If you want to talk through how to prioritize your refund to align with your goals, you can reach out to me.

05/22/2026

When work gets stressful, the standard advice is familiar: exercise more, eat better, sleep more, and cut back on unhealthy ...

When work gets stressful, the standard advice is familiar: exercise more, eat better, sleep more, and cut back on unhealthy habits. But our new research study suggests not all healthy habits offer the same protection from chronic work stress.

05/21/2026

People who carry the APOE2 version of the apolipoprotein E gene are more likely to live to advanced age and are partly ...

People who carry the APOE2 version of the apolipoprotein E gene are more likely to live to advanced age and are partly protected against Alzheimer's disease, but scientists have struggled to explain why. A new study from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, now published in Aging Cell, offers a...

05/20/2026

Molly Pieroni discusses value investing opportunities, energy stocks and why she is avoiding leverage and expensive equities.

05/15/2026

Some existing research has suggested that egg consumption could benefit brain health as we age, with one recent study indicating that eating one egg per...

People who eat eggs at least five times a week appear to have a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease but experts caution that there are more factors to take into account.

05/14/2026

I don’t know if that system exists. I renewed anyway. Maybe because leaving felt like the wrong answer to the right question.

Professional designations are an important trust signal — they should be more than that

05/13/2026

Canada’s youth are being hit hardest in a weakening labour market as the country grapples with tariffs, artificial ...

Canada’s youth are being hit hardest in a weakening labour market as the country grapples with tariffs, artificial intelligence and shifting industries, economists say.

05/12/2026

Medications like Ozempic and Zepbound are reducing the risk of death for people with certain conditions. Can they do the same ...

Medications like Ozempic and Zepbound are reducing the risk of death for people with certain conditions. Can they do the same for everyone else?

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to the people shaping the next generation. Your patience, your wisdom, your love—it all matters more than you know.

05/04/2026

Learn how you can properly budget and save money to reach your short to long term financial goals. The post How to Create a Budget that Actually Helps You Save Money appeared first on RBC Royal Bank.

Learn how you can properly budget and save money to reach your short to long term financial goals.