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As soon as the markets reacted to the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many investors were tempted to put their money into cash and wait out the situation on the sidelines. However, many experts agree that it’s more beneficial to stay invested, even during tough times. Thankfully, opportunities and strategies exist to help investors do so. One such strategy is to add fixed income investments, more specifically bonds, to their portfolio. Knowing the basics about bonds can help you understand how they can be an integral component of any portfolio... https://mysolutionsonline.ca/winter-2020/all-about-bonds

Over the years, insurance products have evolved to become more specialized with added features and riders. That makes it possible for individuals to build increasingly customized plans but it also means it takes a little more work to understand the various solutions available to protect Canadians from different risks... https://mysolutionsonline.ca/winter-2020/insurance-basics

Lifestyle creep is something that’s simple to define, easy to see, yet hard to avoid. Especially prevalent amongst young professionals, lifestyle creep is a hurdle many face in saving for their short- and long-term goals... https://gpfinancial.ca//what-is-lifestyle-creep-4-ways-to-

Feeling stressed or nervous about your money? At GP Financial Services, we’re more than investment advisors. We want to know your complete financial picture, including both your assets and debts. And we want to help.... As Certified Financial Planners, we can provide you with expert advice and guidance in Retirement Planning, Financial Management, Investment Planning, Insurance and Risk Management, Estate Planning and Tax Planning. https://gpfinancial.ca/

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Small businesses have long been the backbone of the Canadian economy. They create jobs, encourage innovation, generate investment and drive economic expansion and growth. However, sometimes hitting bumps in the road is the most effective way of learning that something needs to change. Here are a few things to consider when planning for a digital future.... https://gpfinancial.ca//changing-with-the-times-solutions-

With grocery bills and house prices continuing their upward trajectory, budgets are tighter than ever. Most Canadian families might welcome any opportunity to keep a bit more of their hard-earned money in their bank accounts. Check out this article for a few tips on how to help lower your family tax bill! https://gpfinancial.ca//lower-the-family-tax-bill-solution

2020 has been quite the year, to say the least. Everyone is ready to put the year behind us and try to start fresh... https://gpfinancial.ca//2020-is-finally-coming-to-a-close-

Life insurance may not be the most exciting topic of the day, but choosing the right policy means striking a balance between what you’re able to pay today and what you want to leave your loved ones later down the line. And while price is a big factor, there are other important considerations to make when choosing the right policy for you...

It's been hard to find good news out there, so we rounded up eight good things to come from the COVID-19 pandemic to share with anyone who could use a smile.

Don't worry. We cover all stages of life. Mutual Funds, Exchange Traded Funds, Stocks, Bonds, GICs, Daily Interest Accounts, Banking and Mortgage Products Markets are continually changing and understanding how or if it affects you can be overwhelming. That’s why the value of financial advice is more important now than ever before. We aim to help simplify investing, giving you added confidence in your financial decisions.... https://gpfinancial.ca/services/investment-planning

There are two things that are essentially inevitable every four years, a U.S. presidential election and, not coincidentally, an increase in investors’ questions about how the outcome will impact the financial markets. While individual sectors could experience more ups and downs as a result of political party platforms, the overall market is less likely to be affected by legislation. Regardless of the way you cut up the various outcomes of the election, history shows that ther...e isn’t that much difference in terms of performance. Ultimately, performance will be driven by the same factors as it is every other year: dividend yield, change in price-to-earnings ratio, and change in earnings growth. https://www.manulifeim.com///en/landing-page/2020-election

Whether you’ve been a savvy investor your whole career, or you’ve decided now’s the time to buckle down on obtaining additional income, investing in retirement can be a challenging endeavour. https://gpfinancial.ca/insig/how-to-invest-after-you-retire