by Betty-Anne Howard | Nov 9, 2021 | Financial Literacy, Making Your Dreams a Reality
November is Financial Literacy Month (FLM), and in 2021 we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of this initiative! But what is FLM all about? Well, the primary purpose is to encourage Canadians to invest in their financial well-being, a topic close to my heart. This...
by Betty-Anne Howard | Oct 18, 2021 | Charitable Giving, Legacy Planning, Philanthropy and Inheritance Planning
“We need an understanding of heroism that is driven less by empathy than by attentive care, an affect that is triggered by openness to the world, followed by curiosity and concern about those who inhabit it. Lack of curiosity becomes, then, the greatest sin, a failure...
by Betty-Anne Howard | Sep 20, 2021 | Charitable Giving, Legacy Planning, Meaningful Conversations, Philanthropy and Inheritance Planning
“Problems that could use our help are everywhere.” John C. Maxwell – Change Your World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make a Difference Donating to charity in your will is an action that can make a tremendous difference to your community and the world. But often,...
by Betty-Anne Howard | Sep 7, 2021 | Charitable Giving, Legacy Planning, Philanthropy and Inheritance Planning
In February of 2020 (pre-Covid!), we took a trip to Namibia for the opportunity of a lifetime. I spoke at the Global Speakers Summit, held that year in Swakopmund in Namibia – a dream come true and a great adventure. At the time, we didn’t have plans to go on an...
by Betty-Anne Howard | Aug 25, 2021 | Financial Literacy, Investment Strategy, The RDSP Explained
Authors: Betty-Anne Howard and Jackie Power, Mackenzie Investments. In this second installment of our 4 part series – The RDSP Explained – we discuss how and when to make withdrawals from the RDSP and financial planning strategies for Canadians who want to receive...