Planning Matter$

The following 100 plus published articles, all written by Murray, now appear regularly in the Business Gazette which serves Campbell River and the Comox Valley.  Formerly, his Planning Matter$ bi-weekly column was a popular feature in the Campbell River Courier-Islander newspaper until their corporate takeover by Black Press in April 2015.  While they summarize general economic and financial planning principles, they should not be considered a replacement to advice tailored to your circumstances.

 

What is the Value of Financial Planning?
Wed, 2013-07-10
A recent 3 year study by the Financial Planning Standards Council attempted to answer the question.  I'm always a little skeptical of surveys but the size, scope and methodology of this was on...
Financial Mistakes Young People Make
Wed, 2013-07-03
The second of our two children just completed their high school secondary education.  Like many, we had the chance to enjoy 2 days of celebrations and thank the many volunteers, teachers and...
Tax Freedom Day
Wed, 2013-06-26
We are now basking in the glory of tax freedom.  Well, maybe not you and me but the average person in Canada. The Fraser Institute's web site had some interesting facts on Tax Freedom Day....
Designations
Wed, 2013-06-19
He pushed his business card across the table at the end of the meeting.  I looked at it.  "A.A.G.G?"  I inquired.  "You are the first to ever ask as he smiled.  It stands for...
Where will you be in 2023?
Wed, 2013-06-12
It was the title of the Municipal Pension Plan's 2012 report to members.  It arrived in our mailbox along with my wife's pension estimates.  It's a pretty informative document and I've seen...
To Defer or Not to Defer
Wed, 2013-06-05
  I got my property tax assessment in the mail last week.  Like inflation, it's trended up over the years.  A result of downloading, embedded wage increases and the loss of our largest...