Graham Finch, Financial Security Advisor

Happy Mother’s Day from the Strata Group!

When you buy a home make sure you protect your family, not the bank. Give me a call to discuss the right coverage for your family.

5 Reasons Why Mortgage Insurance Is a Rip Off (and What To Do Instead) - Young and Thrifty Buying a home is one of, if not the largest investments you will make. It makes sense that you want to protect your mortgage with with life insurance but what is the right type? Most Canadians are never given the proper information about their protection options. Bankers and lenders, just as you are...

Lets face it, budgets don't work. Here's an article on focusing on paying yourself first instead of focusing on how much you're spending.

Pattie Lovett-Reid: Stop focusing on how much you spend – it doesn’t work - BNN Bloomberg CTV's Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid discusses why you should stop focusing on how much you spend and rather spend time working on your savings strategy.

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7 Fun & Affordable Ways To Practice Social Distancing — Mixed Up Money From learning TikTok dances to song association, here are seven creative and affordable ways to practice social distancing and self-isolation during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

The stock market will do what it does — rise and fall. If you’ve got a plan based on your risk tolerance and investment horizon, don’t let fear make you swerve in the wrong direction and lose traction!

It is important to:
• Stay disciplined and committed to your long-term investment plan — don’t ride the emotional rollercoaster.
• Don’t jump ship. The difference between investment success and disappointment can boil down to a few days of being in or out of the markets.
• Take a long-term perspective. Accept that markets rise and fall but, over time, markets have always moved higher.
• If you are going to invest, NOW is the time to do so!

A disruption in the banking business? Talk to me to learn more!

Can an insurance company do banking better? Manulife takes a stab at it Company aims to attract millennials and other digitally savvy people with a new package of services

I hope everyone has a great Remembrance Day and reflects on how lucky we are to live in this great country. Lest we forget. 🇨🇦

November is Financial Literacy Month and this year’s theme is “Take charge of your finances!” Are you ready to make a change?