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July 23, 2026
Hope your retirement isn’t suffering pot roast syndrome…
My youngest daughter Emmy got her driver’s license recently, having passed her road test on the first attempt. All three of our daughters were able to accomplish the feat in one try, but the path to get there was unique...
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Wisdom from the Great Drepression
My great-grandmother, Elizabeth Mai Stephenson, once wrote: “Do not be afraid to invest in a smile; it’s always worth its face value.” She wrote that in January 1931. It’s great advice, with a touch of humour, that would have been...
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Most are unaware of this…
My paternal grandparents both lived well into their 90’s. My grandpa passed away at the age of 94, just over 5 years ago. My grandma passed away just a few days after her 98th birthday, in May 2022. They were...
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Success Leaves Clues
“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” — Eleanor Roosevelt Whether in our marriage, finances, or personal achievements, having a mentor can be an invaluable way to navigate towards our full...
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RSPs & TSFAs
I hope you had some time to reflect, recharge and refocus. Now that winter is here, maybe you will find some time for some outdoor activities or just enjoy the warmth of the fireplace with friends and family! Because now,...
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Your Authentic Retirement …
2023 ushered in some pretty major changes for me and my family. You already know about our office move, but in addition to that, our home underwent a major transformation as we finally went ahead with a renovation that was...
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Updates on Government Benefits…
My oldest daughter Ella is currently in Vancouver on a co-op work term with PCL Construction, as part of her Architectural Engineering program through the University of Waterloo. Keri and I recently visited her when we were in Vancouver on...
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I Like Custom, You?
It’s been a busy few months at Sutton. As I am sure you are aware that on top of our normal life and work activities we moved our office to 143 Wheeler Street. It was a project like I have never been...
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Face Your Fears…
It is time to leverage your wealth plan by reviewing these blood-curdling issues that may be lurking in your attic: The CREEPY X-BENEFICIARY – Without keeping an up-to-date beneficiary named for your Registered Investment accounts and Life insurance policies, you...
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ReadJuly 23, 2026
Is it time for a course correction?
My middle daughter, Abby, passed her road test on her first try and got her driver’s license last month. She had only 4 points deducted, well below the average for 16-year-olds taking their first road test. A few short months...
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