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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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Kevin Martin | Sep 8, 2022

What to Do With with a Sudden Windfall

Finance
It’s not uncommon for someone to receive a large inheritance or another windfall, only to see it blown away. Here are some tips to avoid the same fate.
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Kevin Martin | Sep 5, 2022

Is Confirmation Bias Affecting Your Investment Strategy?

Investments
Your preconceived notions may be impacting your decision-making process. Thankfully, it’s possible to overcome them.
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Kevin Martin | Sep 2, 2022

Talking to your Aging Parents about Finances

Retirement
As your parents age, they may become less capable of managing their own finances. Here are some ways to approach the subject.
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Kevin Martin | Aug 31, 2022

Family Business vs. Family Boundaries: Drawing the Line

Family
Finance
Mixing family and business can be tough. Is it possible to create healthy boundaries?
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Kevin Martin | Aug 4, 2022

Working with an Investment Professional

Investments
Trying to find the right investment professional for you? Here are some questions to ask in your initial consult.
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Kevin Martin | Jul 30, 2022

Financial Planning for Young Professionals

Investments
Finance
It’s never too early to start planning for your financial future.
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Kevin Martin | Jul 14, 2022

Finance Lessons for Your Teen

Family
Finance
Teens are adults in training and an important part of your family's financial picture. Help them build good habits so they're ready for the future.
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Kevin Martin | Jun 22, 2022

Understanding Your True Risk Tolerance

Investments
Knowing both your financial and emotional risk tolerance could be vital to your portfolio performance.
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Insurance products, including segregated fund policies, are offered through Branstone Financial Strategies Inc., and Investment Representatives Kevin Martin, Kristie Miller, Nash Martin, Debbie Lang, Emma Lang offer mutual funds through IPC Wealth Ltd. and referrals through IPC Securities Corporation, member of CIRO and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. 
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Financial Advisors do not provide specific tax/legal advice and this information should not be considered as such. You should always consult your tax/legal advisor regarding your own specific tax/legal situation. Separate from the financial plan and our role as a financial planner, we may recommend the purchase of specific investment or insurance products or account. These product recommendations are not part of the financial plan and you are under no obligation to follow them.

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