Published on Jul 8, 2018
In 1934, the U.S. and other countries realized the impact of tariffs, whereby the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act of 1934 was signed. The act granted the U.S. President authority to reduce tariffs with foreign governments.
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Published on Jun 11, 2018
This morning at the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners (CIFPs) Annual Conference in Halifax, Wealth Stewards was awarded the top honour for the 2018 Global Financial Planning Awards for Canada, which is the first time the award has gone to the same firm two years in a row.
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Published on Apr 3, 2018
Investors who may be feeling whipsawed after the increase in volatility may be wondering, "How can I better protect my portfolio from the ups and downs in the market?" A properly diversified portfolio will contain a collection of securities, some of which will have low to preferably negative correlations to other securities held.
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Published on Apr 3, 2018
Imagine yourself climbing the stairs to the top of the CN Tower. I'm sure you would be out of breath and would have to stop for a few breaks before reaching the top. This is the same for the market - it cannot reach the top without taking breaks along the way called a correction.
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Published on Mar 19, 2018
With personal tax season just around the corner, we felt it apt to share some tax changes and tips impacting your 2017 personal income tax return and beyond.
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Published on Feb 28, 2018
Yesterday, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, the Federal government announced the 2018-2019 budget. Certainly you have heard some of the highlights in the media. As a valued client of the Wealth Stewards group, we wish to summarize the most important changes that may affect your family and your business.
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Published on Feb 6, 2018
The question weighing on everyone's mind is how long can this last? While no one can know for sure, there are a couple of points to bear in mind. The US market is the most overvalued relative to international and emerging markets, with Canada less so; however, this doesn't mean the US market cannot go higher from here.
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Published on Jan 30, 2018
For something to have intrinsic value, it needs to serve a purpose by solving a problem or filling a need. Blockchain has the potential to provide significant increases in efficiencies and security in a wide variety of transactions across many industries.
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Published on Jan 29, 2018
What is certain about Bitcoin is that it is incredibly volatile and speculative. Many experts have said that if you are an investor to stay away from it. No one should put any money into Bitcoin that they cannot afford to lose 100%.
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Published on Jan 28, 2018
It's not only banks that have experienced a growing mistrust but governments and the financial system as a whole have suffered from a loss of faith. Resentment from the financial crisis, combined with the perception that governments are unable to manage the economy have left people looking for what they hope will be a better alternative.
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