COLUMN: Big names don’t mean big gains
By Jennifer Rideout, Wealth Advisor, Assante
In the world of finance, the media tends to cover the “big names” with awe. They dutifully record the pronouncements of billionaire investors, and scour regulatory filings to see...
Minister of L’nu Affairs statement on National Truth and Reconciliation Week
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Karla MacFarlane, Minister of L'nu Affairs.
September 26-30 is Truth and Reconciliation Week in Canada, a time to reflect on the legacy of residential schools and honour residential...
COLUMN: Wealth advice from Jennifer Rideout, Assante Capital
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Estate Planning During Covid-19
Understandably, the Covid-19 pandemic has led many people to think about estate planning. The trouble, of course, is that the traditional approaches to Wills and Powers of Attorney...
COLUMN: MP’s News & Views with Darrell Samson
Wishing you all a Happy Easter!
Spring has sprung, with the promise of new signs of life all around us. As the days get increasingly longer, we will see the grass turning greener, leaves sprouting...
COLUMN: Wealth advice from Jennifer Rideout, Assante Capital
Only Take Risks Worth Taking
It’s a truism of investing: there’s a trade-off between the risk you take and the reward you might receive. The safer the investment, the lower the probable return, and vice...
COLUMN: MPs News & Views with Darrell Samson
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Spring has arrived!
On May 22nd, Canadians will be celebrating Victoria Day. Summer is right around the corner, and now is the time to plan for those who want...
COLUMN: Ask the Vet with Dr. Juanita
ASK THE VET June 3
Melanie Roy asked four questions for Dr. Juanita last month. She answered two in our column posted on May 25 on our website. Here are the two remaining questions:
Melanie asked:...
COLUMN: Wealth advice from Jennifer Rideout, Assante Capital
Avoid These Common Investment Errors
What do investing and tennis have in common? We could probably come up with a few similarities, but avoiding unforced errors has to be top of the list.
In other...
COLUMN: A Thanksgiving message from MP Darrell Samson
It’s hard to believe that October is here already and we’ll soon be celebrating Thanksgiving.
2020 has been a difficult year around the world, but as we all know, Nova Scotia was hit particularly hard...
COLUMN: MPs News & Views with Darrell Samson
On May 22nd, Canadians will be celebrating Victoria Day. Summer is right around the corner, and now is the time to plan for those who want to take a vacation.
I am looking forward to...