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...
by TallKirk | Jul 7, 2022 | Goal Setting & Planning, Quick Reads
Lots of personal finance boils down to driving a bigger and bigger wedge between how much you make and how much you spend. The bigger you can make that gap, the more you can save, the faster you can reach your goals. To drive that wedge, you have three options: 1....
by TallKirk | Jul 4, 2022 | Quick Reads
Talking about money can be hard at first for many people. It makes them feel uncomfortable, awkward and anxious. Lots of times it means facing reality and figuring out what’s realistic when it comes to buying a home or retiring or what they’re able to afford. Other...
by TallKirk | Jun 30, 2022 | Quick Reads
In case you haven’t heard, the pandemic hasn’t been fantastic for the local economy. That’s why the Ontario government has introduced a new staycation tax credit. Here’s the short of it: for trips in Ontario taken during 2022, you can get 20% off your accommodations,...