Mark Lafferty
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IG Wealth Management is a proud sponsor of the Alzheimer’s walk, and as part of that, we want to support Canadians who are dealing with dementia, or may have a family member dealing with dementia. http://ow.ly/OPYT102Kjig

The top 1% saw their net worth rise by $4 trillion in 2020. Bloomberg's Dani Burger explains how their sentiment matters to markets. http://ow.ly/XnWS102KaWm

More than a year into the pandemic, COVID-19 has forced many independent businesses online for the first time. And though the road to get there has been rocky, the move to finally embracing e-commerce is opening up some new opportunities. http://ow.ly/lg1v102JjfZ

Thousands of Canadians are earning big dollars online in various ways. The taxman recognizes this, and the Canada Revenue Agency has been open about its approach to identifying these folks to make sure they’re paying their share of taxes. http://ow.ly/Hr3e102K7am

Global equities moved higher during Q1. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite and Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite all climbed to record highs. http://ow.ly/Vkqx102Jelp

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said interest rates may have to rise modestly to prevent the U.S. economy from overheating due to higher levels of government spending, without specifying a timeframe. http://ow.ly/okFb102K12A

Soaring real estate prices can have serious economic consequences, but the market incentives that drove them there aren’t likely to go away overnight even when the pandemic panic subsides http://ow.ly/JUCH102Jdlz

Last month we hosted a discussion on Finances & Dementia with Damon Murchison, Christine Van Cauwenberghe and Wendy Schettler. Missed the webinar? Watch the playback here: ow.ly/zDpP102JRAq

Mounting price pressures and a projected rise in interest rates have first-time home buyers thinking of going much bigger on their purchases. http://ow.ly/aIfp102J56o

Whatever your ‘what if’ questions may be, we can build a plan that explores and adapts for all life’s changes and opportunities. Discover the new IG Living Plan Experience. ow.ly/1Rxu102IXiL

In the aftermath of this week’s U.S. presidential election, America appears divided. Some say it is more divided than at any time since the U.S. Civil War. That is an exaggeration. http://ow.ly/8ZnA102siBS

Millennial Money: Create financial stability in shaky times. ow.ly/PRXW102s6bJ

Are you a good guy? Or do you just think you are? That is the question authors David Smith and W. Brad Johnson have for every man in the workplace. In other words, are you someone who actively supports, sponsors and champions your female colleagues? http://ow.ly/y06y102sKlr

The asset-management industry is at last sorting the quacks from the true specialists, argues John O’Sullivan. http://ow.ly/Z1mL102sGdj

Fifty-three per cent of Canadians still live paycheque-to-paycheque and money is the No. 1 reported cause of anxiety, stress and poor mental health. COVID-19 is only amplifying these issues. http://ow.ly/WZOt102saRQ

Game allows executives to explore the impact of huge job cuts on their future earnings prospects. http://ow.ly/GLup102s7oS

Whether parents are dealing with young children who are taking some classes from home or dealing with sharing living spaces with adult children who have moved back home, there is a lot that can be done to protect the well-being of parents throughout the pandemic. http://ow.ly/rQnk102sBbp

Whatever your reaction to the election result may be, we are still going to have to deal with the current financial and economic reality. Here’s what that means. http://ow.ly/7OfA102szvv

Join us for an in-depth interview with John and Cooper Sleeman on Thursday, November 26th at 8 PM EST! Hear about their storied family history -- from a brush with Al Capone to the 50-year ban from brewing and selling beer. They will also discuss how their family legacy continues today as they adapt to the new normal while continuing to build their latest business venture, Spring Mill Distillery. In addition, we’ll feature quick demonstrations on how to serve and enjoy some popular products from their distillery. Please PM me for details!

The federal anti-money laundering agency says it gave more than 2,000 intelligence leads to partners in the last fiscal year despite the havoc the COVID-19 pandemic created for the business world. http://ow.ly/vnmo102ss70