Thanks to growing awareness and marketing Canadians are increasingly skeptical of high investment fees. But what really goes into investment management fees? What is the average Canadian Investor paying and what are they getting?

Planning for the worst — incapacity, or death— is an act of love that relieves administrative and financial burdens for those who matter most to you. By preparing and having difficult conversations now, you can avoid unnecessary stress and potential conflict down the road.

My goal with this post is to distill a simple action plan for working professionals who might otherwise say “estate planning is only for the rich, I don’t need to worry about that right now”.

Independent contracting or consulting is a big life choice, it also has many financial planning considerations. Can I afford to do this? Should I Incorporate? How should I manage year one cash flows. We offer practical tips to navigating this exciting transition.

You are doing what??? oh… interesting… good luck!

If my goals were to maximize my income or professional clout I’ve taken a pretty significant turn off the well worn path …

In my first blog post I break down my logic in starting Gybe Financial.