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Client Appreciation Event, September 23, 2023: Take a Walk on the Wild Side

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Planner’s Corner: Determining the Right Lifestyle: How Much is Enough?

This Planner’s Corner is based on the August 2022 Kingdom Advisor Study Group “Financial Lifestyle: Determining How Much is Enough.” So how do we determine how much is enough? Starting with the Biblical principle that God Owns It All, the author of the...

Planner’s Corner: When Is the Ideal Time to Take OAS and CPP?

The federal government has two main programs to help with expenses in retirement. Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits are based on contributions and Old Age Security (OAS) is based on residency....