Tax Filing Best Practices with Gary Armstrong, CPA, CGA (Ep. 46)

Tax Filing Best Practices with Gary Armstrong, CPA, CGA (Ep. 46)

Tax season and tax filing season can be stressful if you are not well prepared. Learn how to make things easier when filing your taxes next year in this episode of The Ride: Life, Work and Wealth with Gary Armstrong, chartered professional accountant and certified general accountant at Green Private Wealth Counsel – Harbourfront Wealth …

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The Four Wealth Destroyers (Ep. 45)

The Four Wealth Destroyers (Ep. 45)

What reduces wealth — do you know?  Find out in this episode, as Kris Dureau explains how taxes, inflation, fees, and overreacting to the market impact our savings, income, and investments. He also unveils ways we can avoid making common mistakes and make better decisions with our money. Kris discusses: The importance of working alongside …

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Parenting & Child Development in the Era of a Pandemic with Dr. Dona Matthews (Ep. 43)

Parenting & Child Development in the Era of a Pandemic with Dr. Dona Matthews (Ep. 43)

Throughout the pandemic, the main focus has been on jobs, working from home, and the change in our day-to-day activities.  However, what about our children? How have they been coping with the ebbs and flows of the pandemic? In this episode, Kris Dureau speaks with developmental psychologist and author Dr. Dona Matthews to unveil how …

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Start Getting Your Time Back with Family Offices Services with Paul Marion, CLU, CHS (Ep. 42)

Start Getting Your Time Back with Family Offices Services with Paul Marion, CLU, CHS (Ep. 42)

Do you want to start saving time so you can focus more on the things that matter the most to you? In this episode, the executive managing director of tax and wealth at Harbourfront Wealth Management, Paul Marion, joins Kris Dureau to unveil everything you need to know about family offices and how they differ …

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The Investments Your Portfolio Might be Missing (Ep. 41)

The Investments Your Portfolio Might be Missing (Ep. 41)

Alternative investments are becoming increasingly valuable with everything that has been going on over the last 24 months. In this episode, Kris Dureau explains what an alternative investment is and why you might want to consider incorporating them into your portfolio. He helps you understand the pros and cons to help you find out which …

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How To Keep Your Cottage in the Family and Reduce Your Future Tax Bill (Ep. 40)

How To Keep Your Cottage in the Family and Reduce Your Future Tax Bill (Ep. 40)

Are you thinking about selling or gifting your cottage to your kids? A lot of cottage owners want to keep this property in the family. But, too many of them get hit with a big tax bill because they don’t know how to make the transition.  If you want to avoid tax mistakes, this one’s …

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Getting Divorced During the Pandemic? Here are the Tips You Need to Know (Ep. 38)

Getting Divorced During the Pandemic? Here are the Tips You Need to Know (Ep. 38)

Divorce brings a lot of uncertainty. Going through a divorce during a global pandemic has only made the situation worse.  In this episode, Kris Dureau explains the costs and steps of getting divorced during the pandemic. He provides the rundown that couples need to swap uncertainty for certainty and find the best financial route when facing …

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37. Estate Planning for Families With Special Needs Children With Fred Ryall

37. Estate Planning for Families With Special Needs Children With Fred Ryall

Having a special needs family member carries unique, emotional, and financial concerns. That’s why it’s important to work with a professional who understands exactly what you are facing. In this episode, Kris Dureau welcomes Fred Ryall, an estate practitioner with more than 40 years of experience. For the last 15 years, Fred has worked with …

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