Posts by Brenda Hiscock
The Difficult Upbringing That Kept This Advisor From Buying A Home Until Age 55
In this new series, Behind the Advice, we ask advisors about their relationship with money from a young age, lessons learned over the years, and how their experiences influence the advice they give clients today. Brenda Hiscock, certified financial planner at Objective Financial Partners Inc. in Cobourg, Ont., discusses growing up in poverty, being an…
Read MoreFP Answers: What should I do if I’ve missed three years of repayments to my RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan?
The article “FP Answers: What should I do if I’ve missed three years of repayments to my RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan?” was originally published in Financial Post on Published Jan 27, 2023 • Last updated May 03, 2023, by Julie Cazzin and Brenda Hiscock. Photo by by Tony Ianiro from Getty Images. You are unable to catch…
Read MoreWhat should I do with a $275,000 payout from my critical illness insurance policy?
The article “FP Answers: What should I do with a $275,000 payout from my critical illness insurance policy?” was originally published in Financial Post on October 7th, 2022, by Julie Cazzin and Brenda Hiscock. Photo by by designer491 from Getty Images. Justine wonders whether she should add money to her TFSAs, RRSPs or RESPs, or…
Read MoreFP Answers: How should I make up the $1,278 a month that I need to live comfortably in retirement?
The article “FP Answers: How should I make up the $1,278 a month that I need to live comfortably in retirement?” was originally published in Financial Post August 19, 2022 • Last updated September 2, 2022 by Julie Cazzin and Brenda Hiscock. Photo by Gam1983 from Getty Images. It’s possible that you may qualify for a minimal…
Read MoreFP Answers: How Should I Invest The $260,000 My Father Left Me In His Will?
The article “How should I invest the $260,000 my father left me in his will?” was originally published in Financial Post on June 3, 2022. Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels. Both debt repayment and investing are good options, financial planner says Q: I’m 52 years old, married and have a 12-year-old daughter. Our gross…
Read MoreFor certified financial planner, lifetime of struggle holds lessons for others
The article “For certified financial planner, lifetime of struggle holds lessons for others” was originally published on https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/ on May 8, 2022. Photo by Jacub Gomez of Pexels International Women’s Day: CFP reflects on life-changing tragedy and how she took financial control This article was provided by Brenda Hiscock, of Objective Financial Partners in Markham,…
Read MoreFP Answers: Am I On Track To Retire In 25 years If I Have $350,000 Saved Now?
The article “FP Answers: Am I on track to retire in 25 years if I have $350,000 saved now?” was originally published in Financial Post on May 6, 2022. Photo by Pixabay from Pexels. Q: I’m 40 years old and want to retire at age 65 with an after-tax net income of $70,000 annually. I…
Read MoreFor Certified Financial Planner, Lifetime Of Struggle Holds Lessons For Others
The article “For certified financial planner, lifetime of struggle holds lessons for others” was originally published in Wealth Professional on March 8, 2022. International Women’s Day: CFP reflects on life-changing tragedy and how she took financial control This article was provided by Brenda Hiscock, of Objective Financial Partners in Markham, Ontario. The ICU is buzzing…
Read MoreFP Answers: What Effect Will Changing Employers Have On My Investment Strategy?
The article “FP Answers: What effect will changing employers have on my investment strategy?” was originally published by Julie Cazzin with Brenda Hiscock, on November 5, 2021 in Financial Post. Photo by energepic.com from Pexels. Wilson’s new job offers a lot more money, but not the same kind of pension. How will this switch affect…
Read MoreFP Answers: My Income Has Doubled And I Need To Learn How To Invest It Better. Help?
The article “FP Answers: My income has doubled and I need to learn how to invest it better. Help?” was originally published by Julie Cazzin with Brenda Hiscock on August 20, 2021 in Financial Post. Suddenly more than doubling your salary is exciting. But it can also bring more investment choices. Here’s how Rita can…
Read MoreDecisions, Decisions. Planning For A Stress-Free Retirement
The article “Decisions, Decisions. Planning For A Stress-Free Retirement” was originally published on Retire Happy on December 30, 2016. Retirement is a time of great excitement and the beginning of a new stage of life. As with any big life change, there is also an element of concern, as people become overwhelmed with the decisions…
Read MoreFive Stupid Things We Do With Our Money
The article “Five Stupid Things We Do With Our Money” was originally published by Geoffrey Vendeville on August 30, 2016 on Toronto Star Touch. Most of us want to be smarter with our cash, so here are a few common financial mistakes to avoid. A recent poll for Interac by the firm Ipsos said two-thirds…
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