http://www.donmaycock.com ...advising you to and through retirement. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:09:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Tax Free Savings Account, TFSA, was introduced in 2009. The current contribution limit for both 2009 and 2010 is $5,000. If you don’t use it, you don’t lose it i.e. the limits are cumulative. Therefore, if you are age 18 or over in 2009,  you now have $10,000 of ... http://www.donmaycock.com/2010/02/tfsa-versus-rrsp/ In a recent publication in the Globe and Mail, Scotia Capital's portfolio strategist Vincent Delisle stated that Canada represents 3.7% of the MSCI World Index (source: Globe and Mail Tuesday, September 8, 2009 02:10 PM, “Buy Canada, says Scotia”). While Canada is undoubtedly a great place to invest, to achieve broad ... http://www.donmaycock.com/2009/10/423/ I am pleased to announce the opening of a new office located at 344 Front Street in downtown Belleville. This office is being shared with my colleague, Mr. Garry Quinn, PFPC, Financial Planner who is also an Armstrong and Quaile advisor. Garry and I continue to operate as separate entities and ... http://www.donmaycock.com/2009/08/new-office-opens/   While markets have rallied off their March 2009 lows, investors face uncertainty when investing solely in equity markets especially when it comes to their retirement portfolios. This article addresses the issue of stress testing your retirement income plan.  I’ve written about this numerous times but it bears repeating especially in ... http://www.donmaycock.com/2009/08/time-to-look-at-the-big-picture/   Over the past year I have spent time reviewing the history of the markets. While it does not predict the future, there are some interesting observations that you may be unaware of which could make a significant impact on how you view the markets and how you invest going forward. Over ... http://www.donmaycock.com/2009/05/secular-bear-and-bull-markets/ Have We Bottomed? This is the question on everyone’s mind. Unfortunately no one knows for sure! Leading economic indicators change before the economy changes You may have noticed that the equity markets have risen of late even though the economic news continues to be bad. Company earnings are down but in many cases ... http://www.donmaycock.com/2009/05/have-we-bottomed/       Do You Know Your Number?   While extreme market volatility continues and the length of the recession remains uncertain, investors are understandably scared about their investments and their ability to retire comfortably. Whether you invest on your own or use an advisor, my recommendation is that you should review your retirement plan ... http://www.donmaycock.com/2009/05/do-you-know-your-number/ Click on this link for rates as of march-12-2009 http://www.donmaycock.com/2009/03/gics-rates-march-12-2009/ If you have children finishing up high school (or a year or two still to go) and trying to figure out where they are going for post-secondary education this is a great site by the Globe and Mail. Lots of hints and tips worth reviewing. www.globecampus.ca http://www.donmaycock.com/2009/01/globecampusca/ Market Data December 31, 2008 http://www.donmaycock.com/2009/01/2008-market-data/