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...
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 GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO. Both debt repayment and investing are good options, financial planner says Q: I’m...
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 GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO. Q: I’m 40 years old and want to retire at age 65 with an after-tax net...
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...
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 GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO FILES. Wilson’s new...
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. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO. Suddenly more than...
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...
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...