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  • The Globe & Mail - Why Financial Planning is Critical for Canadians

    Aging at home is what most Canadians prefer to do, and the federal government is being asked to provide an age-at-home benefit as part of 20 recommendations from the National Seniors Council. But with people living longer, financial planning and saving are required to make aging at home a viable option for most.

    With people living longer, financial planning and saving is required to make aging at home a viable option for most.

  • CTV News - Loonie rises, commodity stocks help Toronto index close higher

    Commodity stocks helped Canada's main stock index swing to a slight gain Wednesday after the market opened lower, while U.S. markets closed higher.

    The early dip and reversal in equities came in part from global jitters around North Korea's threat to cancel denuclearization talks and a proposal from Italy to write down $250 billion in debt, said Jillian Bryan, senior vice-president at TD Wealth Private Investment Advice in Vancouver.

  • Advisor.ca - What happens when advice breaks up with investments

    Financial services are transforming. Thanks to the rise of cheap online advice, consumers who still work with human advisors are demanding lower fees, comprehensive advice and good performance—erasing any doubt that advisors can simply place investments. And with a statutory best interest standard not yet dead, advisors might perceive robust financial planning as a way to protect against liability, suggests the “U.S. Advisor Metrics 2017” report from Cerulli Associates.

  • CTV News - Wall Street tumbles on news that Trump's tax cuts may be delayed, TSX down

    TORONTO -- Canada's main stock index headed lower Thursday as American stocks dropped sharply on news that U.S. President Donald Trump's tax cut plans may be delayed.

    The S&P/TSX composite index was down 23.26 points to 16,082.09 in a broad-based decline that saw most major sectors finish in the red.

  • CBC - Dollar back above 80 cents US, S&P/TSX composite index makes gains

    The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index rose sharply Thursday as Statistics Canada reported the country's surging economic growth blew past forecasts in the second quarter.

    The S&P/TSX composite index gained 78.74 points to 15,221.87 in a broad-based advance.

    In the morning, Statistics Canada released data showing real gross domestic product expanded at an annual pace of 4.5 per cent, the country's best GDP start to a calendar year since 2002.

  • The Art of Magazine - Defining and Demonstrating Leadership

    We sat down with five inspiring women from across Canada from a number of TD Wealth businesses to learn about how they define and demonstrate leadership, their role, working at TD Wealth, and how they help their clients reach their goals.

  • The Globe and Mail - Power of attorney is your financial defence against the risks of aging

    There's more to de-risking your retirement investments than preparing for stock-market crashes, inflation and other headline-grabbing events.

    The risk of losing your ability to look after your investments as you age must also be addressed. Whether from an incapacitating illness or dementia, you could be in a position where you are unable to make needed changes in your portfolio or withdraw needed funds.