by Mariecris Pagulayan | Jan 13, 2020 | Giving Back, Lifestyle, Personal
A few thoughts on some of the issues facing women that uniquely influence their planning decisions as indicated in BMO’s Women in Wealth report In 2015, BMO commissioned a report called “Women in Wealth.” The findings of this report indicate that women have made incredible strides both professionally and personally in the last 50 years. For example: Women are now primary breadwinners in over 31% of Canadian households Women control about $1.1 trillion in personal wealth and this is expected to...
by Mariecris Pagulayan | Nov 19, 2019 | Business Ownership, Giving Back, Managing, Personal
In 1994, Michele Bailey founded Blazing, a strategic marketing communications company located in Oakville, Ontario. Michele wanted to run an agency with a difference. So, she founded an agency with a human-focused approach to business, built on a foundation of strong workplace culture and supported by the diverse and individual strengths of her team. Michele’s approach to business is based on a culture of collaboration, engagement, passion and gratitude. She built Blazing on a commitment to...
by Jeff | Dec 30, 2018 | Giving Back, Personal
There are two advantages to family philanthropy – the benefits that accrue to the community from the generosity of wealthy families and the value that accrues to the families themselves. No one would dispute that our hospitals, galleries, and social service programs could not provide the services that the public demands without significant donations from wealthy individuals and families. However, these organizations are not the only ones that benefit from the generosity of these donors. The...
by Jeff | Dec 26, 2018 | Giving Back, Personal
Your charitable giving may include cash donations made in response to a specific request, a donation of your time or ongoing financial support through a pre-authorized donation plan. However, if you’d like to be more strategic with your gifting, consider incorporating charitable giving into your wealth management plan. A formalized giving strategy can be much more fulfilling, provides an opportunity to leave a legacy and offers some very attractive tax incentives. While there are rules...
by Jeff | Aug 30, 2018 | Giving Back, Personal
Chloe Hamilton saw firsthand the challenges of elder care. Now she’s doing something about it. Read more
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