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Medical Progress: How Far We’ve Come, But Still a Long Road Ahead

Medical Progress: How Far We’ve Come, But Still a Long Road Ahead

Topic:
Human Interest
Excerpt:
A recent volume of the New England Journal of Medicine found its way to my reading pile last week. The first article was titled “Four Decades of
A Tax Planning Strategy that Still Works – And is Getting Better

A Tax Planning Strategy that Still Works – And is Getting Better

Topic:
Tax Planning
Excerpt:
When it comes to strategies that help you save tax, good news has been in short supply these past few years. That will change beginning July 1st, 2020
COVID-19 Has Highlighted the “S” in ESG

COVID-19 Has Highlighted the “S” in ESG

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
“ESG” has become a powerful three-letter “word” in the investment world in recent years. The letters stand for three criteria on which any company can
Swimming Naked

Swimming Naked

Topic:
Inside Nexus
Excerpt:
Warren Buffett has a wonderful line. “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked.”
Sunbeam through the black stormy cloud.

That’s the Way the World Goes Round

Topic:
Human Interest, Investments
Excerpt:
I was first introduced to the music of John Prine by the older brother of my best friend in high school. Prine’s song writing was a bit more
Serious mature couple calculating bills, checking domestic finances

Navigating New Rules: Should You Reduce Your RRIF Withdrawal in 2020?

Topic:
Tax Planning, Wealth Planning
Excerpt:
In these challenging times – when health and wealth are top of mind – we feel the need for action. The impulse to do something, other than hurry up
White face mask with a map of the world is lying on a green background

Take the Long View: Coronavirus – The Investor’s Perspective

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
The novel Coronavirus has swept through China and spread to other countries.(1) How this will all play out is unclear. What is the mortality rate?
Word "Tax" with clock on the office workplace. Business concept.

A Tax Plan for All Seasons

Topic:
Tax Planning
Excerpt:
As we move further into 2020, you’ll notice your annual T-slips have been arriving in the mail, RRSP contribution advertisements have been everywhere
3d rendering of a several incandescent light bulbs arranged in the clock shape with one glowing bulb on the top.

The Transition to Cleaner Sources of Power

Topic:
Human Interest, Investments
Excerpt:
Today, businesses of all kinds are under pressure to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Climate change has become a leading concern among
Coach Blowing Whistle

Your Planner Would Disapprove!

Topic:
Human Interest, Wealth Planning
Excerpt:
A core part of our business at Nexus is incorporating wise financial planning advice to go alongside the high-quality investment management philosophy