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Now is not the time

It is springtime once again.  And although the weather is a bit choppy, I always find myself greeted by a fresh sense of optimism…

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Ecosystem update: JDS Financial

We build an exceptional ecosystem of expertise by taking our time to find just the right match, of experts and solutions, for our clients. Summer is almost here – and for many folks, that means indulging in some classic summertime treats (as if we didn’t do enough of that during

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NEW: MONEY MATCH!

We are very excited to present our new video series, Money Match.  The name is inspired by our brand promise to you:  Just the right match for your money™. Check out the inaugural video, my interview with Danny Freedman, owner of Make Space!  They have done an outstanding job building

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How do I get rich quick?

By John Ardill “Investing should be like a garden. Each year, you plant a few things, you harvest a few things. But you should never uproot the whole garden at once. Something should always be in bloom.” — Shelby Davis Some investors hunt for the latest trend that has the

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On the journey to new habits, take tiny steps

By John Ardill In the New Year, and sometimes in September at the start of a new school year, many of us think about setting goals. Resolutions. When I take a look back, I see that some of my goals came to fruition. But many did not.  Why? I found

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Ecosystem update: Lynx Equity Limited

We build an exceptional ecosystem of expertise by taking our time to find just the right match, of experts and solutions, for our clients.   Congratulations to Lynx Equity Limited, for climbing into the Financial Post’s Top 500 Most Profitable Companies in Canada! Not to say we are surprised, because

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I think we have three choices.

By Ian Ardill   Here we are in a brand-new year – although in many respects, it doesn’t feel that different from 2020. Uncertainty seems to be the dominant theme, yes.  In the markets and the overall economy, some experts are taking a very negative view, and others are saying

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Want to spend more money and pay less tax?

Similar to the range of predictions about the markets and our economy, there are a lot of different views on RRSPs.  We raise it now because the deadline to contribute this year is February 28th. At their core, RRSPs are a tax-deferral strategy that helps you generate income in retirement. 

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Introducing Joey Billingsley

We are absolutely thrilled to be adding Joey Billingsley, who’ll be working in client support services, to the team at Ardill Group. Joey has a personal mission statement:  To cultivate better relationships with everyone I meet and bring some good to their day. It’s a guiding principle – speaking of

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IT’S A BIG DAY!

  Today we are very excited to unveil our beautiful new website, which also showcases our new bios, photography and videos. The centrepiece of our new messaging is our commitment to you, one that gets to the heart of what makes us different:  Just the right match for your money™.

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Reflections on 2020

  By Ian Ardill The next time I travel outside of Ontario, I am going to look at it like never before.  Because one of the things that stands out to me the most, in this most unusual 2020, is that travel is purely a privilege – and not one

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Going somewhere?

  By John Ardill I really do hope you get the chance before too long.  I have been looking closely at my travel insurance options recently, because I will be out of the country for six months. Especially in the COVID-19 era, travel insurance is a vital tool that many

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Ecosystem update

We build an exceptional ecosystem of expertise by taking our time to find just the right match, of experts and solutions, for our clients. If we’re excited about our brand launch, we’re really excited about the value that our partnership with our field underwriter Michelle Roussin of Sun Life is

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