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Crisis, What Crisis? Homeless in Toronto.

Crisis, What Crisis? Homeless in Toronto.

Topic:
Human Interest
Excerpt:
We sold our house last month. After 26 happy years it was time for a change in the Gouinlock family. Our kids have left the nest, so Anne and I are
Attention Shoppers, The Store Is Now Closed

Attention Shoppers, The Store Is Now Closed

Topic:
Pearls of Wisdom
Excerpt:
Four thousand. That’s the approximate number of retail store closures in the U.S. in 2016.
Rags to Riches to Rags: The Importance of a Wealth Transfer Strategy

Rags to Riches to Rags: The Importance of a Wealth Transfer Strategy

Topic:
Wealth Planning
Excerpt:
I’ve always had a fascination with New York City. If I had to choose my favourite part of its history, it would be the Gilded Age. So when I picked up
Nexus Road Trip: Omaha, Nebraska

Nexus Road Trip: Omaha, Nebraska

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
The tradition of a pilgrimage has been central to certain faiths and cultures for millennia. Such a journey exists in the investment profession as
Multitasking: Go For it. Get Less Done.

Multitasking: Go For it. Get Less Done.

Topic:
Pearls of Wisdom
Excerpt:
Just the other day as I was about to run downstairs to get a bowl of soup, a tweet crossed my computer screen from the New York Times, which I follow
Paperless Reporting Is Here!

Paperless Reporting Is Here!

Topic:
Inside Nexus
Excerpt:
We’re pleased to announce that Nexus is going digital! As we see the firm maintain steady growth, we continue to evolve to meet our clients’ needs and
Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home

Topic:
Tax Planning
Excerpt:
The red-hot housing market in the GTA continues to make headlines as the average home now costs 12 times the average household’s gross income.
Beating the Bias: Tips to Avoid the Planning Fallacy

Beating the Bias: Tips to Avoid the Planning Fallacy

Topic:
Wealth Planning
Excerpt:
In 1969, the mayor of Montreal proudly announced that the 1976 Olympics would feature a state-of-the-art coliseum covered by the first retractable
Canada – Not So Bad, Eh?

Canada – Not So Bad, Eh?

Topic:
Human Interest
Excerpt:
You’ve read all the stories. Canada hasn’t exactly been an economic juggernaut of late. Low oil and gas prices, stubborn unemployment, weak exports,
The Bloom of Regulation

The Bloom of Regulation

Topic:
Pearls of Wisdom
Excerpt:
Early this year, we exited our position in M&T Bank (MTB- NYSE). It had been a very successful holding. However, after review by our investment