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Kevin Martin | Jun 28, 2023

Unlock Your Earning Potential: 3 Essential Steps for Negotiating a Higher Salary in Your Next Job Offer

Lifestyle
Savings
Finance
Are you currently negotiating a new job offer or searching for a new role? This article aims to guide you on your journey. The question is: how do you ensure
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Kevin Martin | Jun 14, 2023

Seven Key Tips for Planning Elder Care

Family
Lifestyle
Retirement
Health
Disability
Noticing signs of decline in our loved ones is always hard, and making care decisions for them often feels even harder. While it's impossible to make the
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Kevin Martin | May 23, 2023

How to Boost Your Financial Literacy: 5 Simple Tips for Success

Finance
Education

Many of us have experienced the cost of financial literacy gaps at one point or another. And if you’re like most folks, the gaps in your financial literacy

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Kevin Martin | Feb 17, 2023

Investment Strategy: Where You Are Now vs. Where You're Headed

Investments
A gap analysis can help you see if you’re still on track to pursue your financial goals.
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Kevin Martin | Jan 18, 2023

What does "Wealth" Mean to You?

Finance
Lifestyle
A clear understanding of what wealth looks like to you may help you build a financial strategy.
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Kevin Martin | Dec 16, 2022

Creating an Investment Philosophy

Investments
A clear investment philosophy may help you stay focused on your goals, even in times of uncertainty.
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Kevin Martin | Nov 10, 2022

Unwrap a Holiday with Less Financial Stress

Savings
Lifestyle
With a few small changes to your holiday spending habits, you may cut back on end-of-year financial stress.
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Kevin Martin | Oct 31, 2022

Personal Finance Mistakes to Avoid

Finance
Savings
Are you making one of these common financial mistakes? Here are some steps to consider.
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Kevin Martin | Oct 7, 2022

4 Tips for Minimizing Financial Anxiety

Finance
Lifestyle
Here are some things to consider if your financial anxiety is keeping you up at night.
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Kevin Martin | Sep 28, 2022

Financial Planning in Your 30s: 3 Goal Ideas for 30-Somethings

Savings
Your thirties are a great time to start working on some larger financial goals. Here are some ideas.
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Kevin Martin | Sep 21, 2022

Financial Planning Basics: Creating and Maintaining a Budget

Savings
Finance
Planning a budget is usually the easy part, but sticking to it may take some work. Here are some tips to get started.
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Kevin Martin | Sep 15, 2022

Asset Allocation and Risk Allocation

Investments
While not guaranteed, a well-balanced portfolio may be better at handling market risk.
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Insurance products, including segregated fund policies, are offered through Branstone Financial Strategies Inc., and Investment Representatives Kevin Martin, Kristie Miller, Debbie Lang, Emma Lang offer  mutual funds and referral arrangements through Quadrus Investment Services Ltd.
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