22 December, 2023 Financial Planning

Mungerisms: Words of Wisdom From Charlie Munger

The world recently lost an investing icon with the passing of Charlie Munger at the age of 99. As the Vice Chair of Berkshire Hathaway, Mr. Munger was Warren Buffett’s sidekick for the past 45 years. This dynamic duo created one of the most admired businesses...

22 December, 2023 Financial Planning

Planner’s Corner: CPP Expansion

Working Canadians 18 and older make Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) contributions based on their earnings between a fixed exemption amount of $3,500 and the year’s maximum pensionable earnings (YMPE) threshold. The YMPE amount is...

10 October, 2023 Events

Involved in our Community

Edmonton Christian Schools’ 30th Annual Auction May 13, 2023, Edmonton Christian High School The Auction is ECS’ largest community building and fundraising event of the year bringing together parents, students, staff, alumni, friends and supporters of...

10 October, 2023 Financial Planning

Planner’s Corner: Fees are important, other considerations.

With the impact of inflation on our finances, it’s timely to review all spending including investment fees. For GIC and high interest account investors, the rate you receive is your rate. Behind the scenes, the advisor receives a portion of the commission...

28 April, 2023 Financial Planning

Planner’s Corner: Embracing Retirement

Just as the seasons of the year each have unique beauty and challenges, so do the seasons in our lives. Retirement is like the Fall/Winter season. My primary concern for many who are transitioning into retirement is not financial, it’s how they adjust...

28 April, 2023 Special Reports and Newsletters

Bloom Where You Are Planted: Jody Groenendyk, Blankets of Love Foundation for Mental Health

In 2020, Jody Groenendyk, a PHD Research Associate studying cancer at the University of Alberta, started quilting to combat the added stress of COVID isolation and to assist with her mental health. Therapy and quilting helped her achieve some balance...

28 April, 2023 Events

Canada Life Acquires Investment Planning Counsel (IPC)

Lighthouse Financial’s back-office provider, IPC, has been acquired by Canada Life from IGM Financial. Both IGM Financial and Canada Life are part of the Power group of companies. Canada Life, a subsidiary of Great West-Lifeco, is a home-grown Canadian...

04 January, 2023 Financial Planning

Planner’s Corner: First Home Savings Account

The Canadian government has introduced First Home Savings Account (FHSA), a new tax-advantaged account that can help Canadian residents who are at least 18 years old to purchase their first home or those who have not owned a home in the preceding four...

06 October, 2022 Special Reports and Newsletters

Bloom Where You Are Planted: Friendship Group

Friendship Group is a community of friends…members with cognitive impairments, mentors, and leaders…growing together in their relationship with God and with each other. Together, they celebrate God’s love through songs and stories and through fellowship...