Financial Planning

Prepared by Zakus Financial, November 2025 On November 4, 2025, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tabled the first federal budget entitled “Building Canada Strong” under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership – a budget that arrives at a pivotal moment for Canada. Against a backdrop of global economic and trade uncertainty, rising geopolitical tensions, and domestic affordability challenges, Budget 2025 was expected to chart a course that balances fiscal prudence

The ballots are counted, the speeches made, and Canada’s election is officially behind us. Regardless of how you feel about the outcome –...

Kevin J. Zakus is a Professional Financial Advisor in Kelowna, BC. You can reach him at kevin@zakuswealth.com This article is for...

You know those days where everything feels like it’s going wrong and you’re so tired? Sometimes you don’t know what direction’s up. Those...

Do you like to talk about Insurance, Cash Flow Planning or Investment Planning? Financial Planning is a topic most people do not enjoy...

As we celebrated July 1st earlier this week, we are reminded of the history of our country. It is the effective date of the Constitution...

Do you have financial peace of mind? Would your life be simpler if you didn’t have any financial worries? In reality, we probably will...

It’s the million-dollar question….no pun intended, but it’s a number you should have some clear direction around. What if you were...

RRSP vs. Mortgage Contributions: What’s the Better Move? You’ve come into an extra $1,200—now what? Should you contribute to your RRSP or...