May 2014

Financial Tip of the Month: Determine your number! What's your savings target? While we know we need to save, most of us don't have a target. If we can do some calculations to determine what your "savings number" should be, it's far easier to achieve, and set targets to do that. Talk to your advisor and set up some automatic savings each month to help you achieve those goals.

Protecting Your Information:

At Assante, we take your privacy seriously. With the breach that was experienced in the CRA Netfile site and the challenge with heartbleed, a thorough check has been done on all Assante's websites, and we are not exposed to this issue.

However, we strongly encourage you to follow careful protocol to help protect your information. Here's an article on what you can do to ensure you're protected in the financial services industry.

"Its Your Money! Protect It!".

Here is a link to, How Assante protects your information. I am always happy to discuss these issues to help you understand what's in place.

Markets:

Markets continued in their positive momentum. Some are questioning the momentum here, as some managers are starting to feel things are getting expensive. This may be true, but as there is lots of money still on the sidelines, the markets always tend to shift more than expected.

For some good commentaries that go beyond the headlines, read on.

>Rate Will Likely Rise

>Active vs. Passive

Trustee Fees: Please note that Trustee fees for RRSP, LRSP, RRIF, LIF will be charged in early June.

Wealth Matters: For information on markets, listen to the Wealth Matters webcast with Epoch Investments, David Pearl, speaking on the US market, and further ideas to reduce tax on Registered investments, including RRIF's and RRSP's. Please click here to access this webcast.

The Big Picture talks about equity market highs and their impact on your investment strategies.

These are updated regularly and help identify how these events can play out on the markets.

Last Chance for Taxes

Of course your done. But if not, let us know and we can put you in touch with somebody that can help.

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Favourite Website or Newsletter:

Get Smart About Money.ca

www.getsmarteraboutmoney.ca

This website is a gathering of all things financial for the average Canadian. If you can't find it on this website, just ask. They will try to provide the information. The purpose is to educate Canadians. It's definitely worth bookmarking if you ever have questions.

Janine in the news: Thanks to Rogers Daytime for airing an interview with Rose Reisman, speaking about the Chamber Home Show.

Thank you to the Chamber for featuring me and Assante in a recent article.

EVENTS TO ATTEND:

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TO RICHMOND HILL HOME & LIVING SHOW: MAY 2-4: Richmond Green featuring Rose Reisman, and Mag Ruffman with a contest for kids. Check out the great booths and information. Free tickets are available at this link, OnRichmondhill.

HIGH NOTES GALA: Love Classical Music, and think supporting mental health initiatives is important. Then attend the High Notes Gala, a fabulous event on May 16th at the Flato Markham Theatre. For more information, go to High Notes Gala

REFERRALS: Thank you for your referrals. We really appreciate you passing along our name. If you know somebody who needs a 2nd opinion on their portfolio, or who really needs to focus on planning for the future and setting some objectives, I can help. Ensuring you have the retirement income you need and paying the least amount of tax along the way is how I enable you to meet your personal financial objectives.

Quote of the Month:

(After the busyness of tax season, and spending much of my past weekends doing all the "family" taxes, this made me smile.)

There is no pleasure in having nothing to do. The pleasure is in having lots to do, but not doing it!

Andrew Jackson.

Sincerely,

Janine Purves, CFP, CPCA

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Dates to Remember

May 2,3,4 2014: Richmond Hill Chamber Home Show featuring Rose Reisman and Mag Ruffman. Free tickets available with our Link.

May 5, 2014:

Extended Tax Deadline

May 16, 2014: High Notes Gala in support of Mental Health

May 19th, 2014: Victoria Day

May 30, 2014: Richmond Hill Senior's Day at McConaghy Centre

June 3, 2014: Women & Money Workshop

June 15, 2014: Business Tax Deadline, 2nd Tax installment

Janine Purves

CFP, CPCA

Senior Financial Advisor

Assante Capital Management Ltd.

Ph (905) 707-5220

Fax (905) 707-1035

9130 Leslie St.,

Suite 302,

Richmond Hill,

ON L4B 0B9

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