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Our blog is where you’ll find posts about investing, tax and financial planning tips, markets and other world and life events in a way that you’ll actually enjoy reading!

Open House

Homeless in Toronto: Part Deux

Topic:
Human Interest
Excerpt:
About this time last year, I wrote an article about the sale of our family home of 26 years and our decision to step away from the madness of the
Fiscal Cliff

On the Black Edge

Topic:
Investments, Wealth Planning
Excerpt:
Being fortunate enough to have a blog due not long after a relaxing March break, I didn’t have to look far for a topic to write about. Not intending
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An Effort That Pays Dividends (and More!)

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
Times are tough for investors looking for income. In today’s low interest rate environment, finding a reasonable source of investment income is about
Nexus-and-magnifying-glass

Nexus adds Depth to the Investment Team Roster

Topic:
Inside Nexus
Excerpt:
We are delighted to welcome Alana Awad as the newest member of our investment team at Nexus. Alana joins us from RBC Capital Markets where she was
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In Search of Simplicity: Part 2

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
In August 2016, my colleague Alex Jemetz wrote a great blog, and published a related white paper, titled, “In Search of Simplicity.” In it Alex
Nexus-and-magnifying-glass

The Nexus Growth Spurt

Topic:
Inside Nexus
Excerpt:
In September 2016 I was fortunate to have joined the team at Nexus as a Marketing Manager to help align our marketing initiatives with the firm’s
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A Prescribed Rate Loan Could Help You Save Taxes – Act Now Before The Rate Doubles!

Topic:
Tax Planning
Excerpt:
With the Federal taxation authorities laying siege to one income-splitting technique after another in the last couple of years, one that remains
Rock climber clinging to a cliff.

Can the Dow Hold Above 25,000?

Topic:
Human Interest, Investments
Excerpt:
(And a well-deserved tribute to a gentleman and great friend.) Every time the Dow achieves a significant milestone, I’m reminded of my early days on
2018 – Back to the Future!

2018 – Back to the Future!

Topic:
Human Interest
Excerpt:
This is it. I can really feel it this time. 2018 will be the year the Toronto Maple Leafs return to glory and win the Stanley Cup! Apologies to my
The Nexus Pooled Funds Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary!

The Nexus Pooled Funds Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary!

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
September 30th marked the twentieth anniversary of the Nexus North American Equity and Balanced Funds. How the world and the Funds have changed in the