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Navigating Market Volatility: Our Commitment to Your Financial Security Recent political developments, particularly under the Trump administration, have led to heightened volatility and uncertainty in global financial markets. Trade tensions, escalating tariffs, and shifting economic policies have created significant fluctuations and investor anxiety, influencing markets both domestically and internationally. At Northfront Financial, we fully understand… Continue reading Confidence in Uncertain Times

Trump’s Second Term and Its Impact on Investments: What to Watch in 2025 As of January 20, 2025, Donald Trump has officially begun his second term as President of the United States. During his campaign, Trump made numerous bold promises on critical issues like immigration, international trade, and even cryptocurrency. However, one of the central… Continue reading Trump’s Second Term and Its Impact on Investments: What to Watch in 2025

Why is it important to openly discuss finances with your partner?  Money enables us to meet our basic needs like food, shelter, transportation, and healthcare but also allows us to engage in activities we enjoy such as hobbies, vacations, and other experiences. Much of the way we live our lives are influenced by our access… Continue reading Communicating about Money

Average home prices across Canada have increased significantly over the last few years with average home prices in Calgary currently at $511,944, Vancouver at $1,163,092, Montreal at $529,020, Edmonton at $370,068 and Toronto at $1,038,668. Calgary continues to be the most expensive housing market in Alberta however, when compared to other major cities in Canada… Continue reading Are you a first-time home buyer?

Economic conditions heavily influence returns investors experience. Throughout the past century we have seen a variety of different economic events ranging from wars to macroeconomic factors and trade tensions that all impact the financial markets. In the last 50 years, we have experienced two lasting market events that have significantly changed investor sentiment and investor… Continue reading Changing Market Conditions – A New Market Environment

Last month, new rules were set in place that enable businesses in Canada to pass on credit card fees to consumers. This means that local businesses as well as national corporations can choose to add a surcharge onto purchases if consumers decide to pay with their credit card. While the exact surcharge amount is unknown,… Continue reading New Credit Card fees in Canada: what you need to know

Canadian insurance companies offer private health and dental insurance to lower the burden of medical expenses not covered by provincial plans. Typically, purchasing private insurance is not worth the cost for small businesses or employees. For large corporations, it may make sense as they can pool their resources and achieve economies of scale. One of… Continue reading Should I consider Private Health Insurance?

A recent survey from the Bank of America found that 75% of young investors agree it’s “impossible to achieve above-average returns solely with traditional stocks and bonds.”[1] The study outlined that 80% of young investors are looking into alternative investments including private equity, cryptocurrency, and real estate. Let’s answer a few questions about alternative investments.… Continue reading Should Young Investors Consider Alternative Investments?

Life insurance is an important part of your personal and family financial plan. Most people purchase life insurance and forget to review and update their policy to meet their always changing needs. So, when should you review your policy? We have outlined some events that could require you to revisit your insurance policy. 1) Your… Continue reading When do I need to review my life insurance?

Stock market volatility creates opportunities for investors and introduces risk. For decades, investors have attempted to time the market with the classic “buy low, sell high” strategy. Such a strategy has generally proven to be unsuccessful with most investors showing subpar investment performance relative to the market. Broader finance agrees that the market is unpredictable;… Continue reading Market seasonality and “The Halloween Indicator”