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Random Musings

from the mind of a CFP

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The Best Things I Spent Money on in 2021

Each year we spend money on things. For the last few years I’ve let you in on the best things I’ve exchanged money for and what I got out of it (more room, improved health, better coffee) This year, most of the list takes place in the bathroom…..

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The 3 Most Important Books I Read in 2021

I read a lot of books. Well, I have other people read them to me while I drive and work out (audiobooks) but I think that still counts. Since I’ve been keeping track, I average about 20 books a year. Some are amazing, some are awful and most are a different take on the same ideas. Every once in a while though, a book just connects with me and changes the way I see things. Here are 3 of those books from this past year.

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Financial Defaults - Group RSP Default Investment

Today, I want to look at one that has burned my clients in the past: Group RRSP default investments. Chances are, that default is a Money Market fund, a glorified savings account that will never keep pace with inflation. Some companies use this as a holding tank until you make a decision on what else to invest in.

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Financial Kenversations: TFSA - What Can You Invest In?

Financial Kenversations: Having the TFSA called a savings account is a little misleading. Recent studies show that the majority of Canadian have high-interest savings accounts for their TFSA. I'm here to tell you you can invest in ANYTHING. Check out the latest video on TFSA rate of return with Ken. www.kencoombs.ca #TFSA​ #invetsing​ #FinancialKenversations

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