by TallKirk | Jul 25, 2022 | Quick Reads
Having $10,000 in the bank in case of an emergency or sudden job loss is great. But having it sit in cash, earning almost no interest at all, and getting gobbled up by inflation isn’t so great. I always knew having money to handle unexpected expenses is super...
by TallKirk | Jul 25, 2022 | Insurance, Quick Reads
When people think about saving for retirement, they immediately think two things: 1. Put a bunch of money in my RRSP 2. Pay off my mortgage And neither is a terrible idea (though maxing out your TFSA is usually the best place to start, and oftentimes it makes more...
by TallKirk | Jul 23, 2022 | Quick Reads
An investment portfolio is not a financial plan. Lots of people think it is though, because they work with an advisor who manages their portfolio and does almost no financial planning. That’s a huge missed opportunity. There is so much value to be added outside of the...
by TallKirk | Jul 19, 2022 | Quick Reads
When it comes to your finances, do you ever feel like you’re always struggling against the wind? Like it’s constantly blowing in your face? One thing we talk about a lot at Tallkirk Financial Group is creating a financial tailwind. Because when it comes to building...
by TallKirk | Jul 10, 2022 | Goal Setting & Planning, Quick Reads
At Tallkirk Financial Group, we help people build wealth. But it’s easy to get the wrong idea about what that means. We’re not talking about being able to buy fancy watches and fast cars, yachts, mansions, fur coats and all that nonsense. We care about helping people...