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Kevin Greenard: The top 10 ways managed accounts benefit investors

Kevin Greenard: The top 10 ways managed accounts benefit investors

A managed account is a broad term that has been used in the financial services industry to describe a certain type of investment account where a Portfolio Manager has the discretion to make changes to your portfolio on your behalf (i.e.
Kevin Greenard: The many benefits of fee-based accounts

Kevin Greenard: The many benefits of fee-based accounts

A fee-based account is where a fee is charged based on the market value of the assets being managed. This is distinctly different than a transactional account where commissions are charged for every buy and sell transaction.
Kevin Greenard: Digital world adds extra risk for identity theft

Kevin Greenard: Digital world adds extra risk for identity theft

There are a variety of ways that fraudsters can try to gather your personal information. They can simply try phoning you, pretending to be a legitimate organization, and request information from you verbally.
Kevin Greenard: Protecting loved ones from financial fraud

Kevin Greenard: Protecting loved ones from financial fraud

When clients begin working with The Greenard Group, we will ask them to provide a comprehensive list of information.
Kevin Greenard: Creating your baseline for financial fraud protection

Kevin Greenard: Creating your baseline for financial fraud protection

It goes without saying that we are all at risk in this electronic age of being exposed to financial fraud. Some people more so than others. In some situations, financial fraud starts by unknowingly providing your personal information.
Kevin Greenard: Never open or click links in unsolicited emails

Kevin Greenard: Never open or click links in unsolicited emails

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ­ or CRTC ­ has the authority to administer the Telecommunications Act, including the National Do Not Call List (DNCL) and ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s Anti-Spam Legislation.
Kevin Greenard: Be skeptical of unknown callers

Kevin Greenard: Be skeptical of unknown callers

In my mid- to late-20s and early 30s, I travelled throughout 63 countries. I had no real incidents and I attribute that to some good advice I received from a couple of well-seasoned travellers.
Kevin Greenard: Lines of credit provide peace of mind

Kevin Greenard: Lines of credit provide peace of mind

A line of credit (LOC) is a debt facility that provides flexibility to access funds quickly, up to an established, approved limit. Having a line of credit can be a great planning tool for future emergencies where you might need access to cash.
Kevin Greenard: Multiple debt facilities affect your purchasing power

Kevin Greenard: Multiple debt facilities affect your purchasing power

Financial freedom is either having the capital available or access to it when needed. Keeping a solid understanding of all the forms of debt you have is key to knowing your purchasing power.
Kevin Greenard: Structuring debt so a greater portion is tax deductible

Kevin Greenard: Structuring debt so a greater portion is tax deductible

Proper total wealth planning advice involves managing debt, as well as investments.