Perspective Through Planning

Just a reminder!! Don't forget about our Webinar THIS WEDNESDAY June 3rd at 7pm! Rana Chauhan, Chief Investment Strategist Investment Planning Counsel will provide insight into our current situation from both an investment and health care perspective. Rana initially did this presentation for myself, friends, and Facebook friends back on April 21st. On Wednesday, June 3rd he will present an update to our situation. Rana's unique background in the investment industry along with his health care experience will provide what I believe to be valuable insight. Be sure to tune in to this truly informative event!

Some absolutely beautiful photos from Lou Sprenger at Lou Parry Photography! How can they not bring a smile to your face?

On Friday we posted an article about how important self care is in times like these...short on ideas for how to take care of you? Here's a list of 25 things you can do! Stay healthy friends! https://www.premierhealth.com//25-stay-at-home-self-care-i

Happy Friday folks! We all hear about self care, especially lately with recent events, but do we know why it's important? Check out the link below on why it's important to take some time for yourself once in a while! Stay healthy! https://healthydebate.ca/2020/04/topic/pandemic-self-care

You've heard the saying eat, drink and be merry, how about eat, rest and move? In a time when we've all altered our daily routines, be it slightly or drastically, these are three important things to remember; even after a pandemic. Check out this infographic on tips for getting enough rest, eating well, and keeping moving. Treat yourself!... https://files.constantcontact.com//b3604dbd-ab10-407f-8c2d

Trying to put the focus on ourselves in this current environment is becoming more and more top of mind; healthy living and healthy eating is always important but even more so in times of stress. The attached food chart and exercise plan may be of help in putting together your own personal road map https://files.constantcontact.com//59a93094-9d5e-4e89-92be

As we continue going through this Corona Virus crisis, we wanted to mix thing up a little and put the focus on ourselves, our focus and our energy, check out these infographics that do just that. A healthy body and a healthy mind obviously will do a lot for improving energy and focus. Be Well friends! https://files.constantcontact.com//df0d9346-9bec-4115-a353

Just a reminder to join Ian and guest speaker Rana Chauhan TODAY at 1pm for a webinar! Details on how to join are below! To join the webinar click the link below. If you do not have Teams APP click the ‘join on the web instead’ button. Alternatively the toll free number and conference ID are provided.... We encourage to invite your families and friends to participate. They will be glad they did. Have a great day and we look forward to having you join Ian at 1pm! https://files.constantcontact.com//7d41c4d2-1c2d-4b10-8899

Just a reminder to join Ian and guest speaker Rana Chauhan tomorrow Tuesday April 21st at 1pm for a webinar! Details on how to join are below! To join the webinar click the link in comment section below. If you do not have Teams APP click the ‘join on the web instead’ button. Alternatively the toll free number and conference ID are provided.... We encourage to invite your families and friends to participate. They will be glad they did. Have a great day and we look forward to having you join Ian tomorrow!

I am very pleased to announce that on Tuesday April 21 2020 I will hosting a webinar (and teleconference) with Rana Chauhan our Chief Investment Strategist. Not only will Rana provide great information on the current market environment; but as a ‘former’ oncologist he will provide you with tremendous insight on COVID-19 as well. I had a chance to listen to the presentation last month and I would suggest it was easily the most informative thing I have watched over the last m...onth. To join the webinar click the link in comment section below. If you do not have Teams APP click the ‘join on the web instead’ button. Alternatively the toll free number and conference ID are provided. I encourage to invite your families and friends to participate. They will be glad they did. Have a great weekend and I look forward to having you join me Tuesday.

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to be interviewed on Yourtv Sarnia with regards to the financial impact from The Corona Virus, including the present situation we find global equity markets in, and the affect on individuals portfolios, the interview is posted here

This one is for all of the #frontlineworkers, who went to work for us, who are sacrificing their health and safety for us, who are social distancing from their ...families for us. So, let’s stay home for them. If we're going to rise out of this, we have to do this together. #thankyou #dontbeaspreader #stayhome #inittogether See more

More money facts for 2019; this one includes RRSP Contribution deadlines for the 2019 tax year, RRIF minimum payment schedule by age and percentage, as well as lots of great other information file:///C:/Users/Ian/Downloads/2020%20Financial%20Facts%20at%20your%20finger%20tips.pdf

Some beautiful pictures from our friends at Lou Parry Photography

Check out our updated Money Facts for 2020! file:///C:/Users/Ian/Downloads/Money%20Facts%202020.pdf

Predicting the winner can be difficult, check out Investment Planning Counsel’s Updated Indices chart from year end 2019 https://files.constantcontact.com//e31ed3bd-873f-4fbe-85b0

Don't forget! It's Hockey Day in the OHL THIS Sunday, January 26th! Who are you cheering for??

The New Year brings with it a time for people to reset, address any desired changes and set goals. Check out this list of 20 things that could help you be your best in 2020 https://www.inc.com//start-today-20-habits-that-will-help-

It's back for 2020! Hockey Day in the OHL is on January 26th! With games at 1pm, 4pm, and 7 pm, there's lots of hockey to be seen! Soo Greyhounds vs. North Bay Battalion OR Peterborough Petes vs. Hamilton Bulldogs at 1pm... Windsor Spitfires vs. Sarnia Sting at 4pm Niagara IceDogs vs. Kingston Frontenacs at 7pm Who are you waving your pom poms for?? Here in Sarnia, we're hoping to see the Sting pull off a W! *The 1pm game depends on your location. North Bay, Muskoka and South Western Ontario will see Greyhounds vs. Battalion; the rest will see Petes vs. Bulldogs

There was very little snow here locally, but that didn't stop the decorating! Here are a few of our favourite houses that were all lit up for the holiday season!

Happy New Year! All the best in 2020 to our clients and their families. Stay safe, don't drink and drive and most importantly celebrate in style! - Ian & Kristen

From our families to yours, have a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and healthy New Year! We'll see you in 2020! Ian & Kristen