January 15, 2019 - General Tips & Financial Advice

3 Reasons Why Robots Won’t Replace Financial Advisors

Robo-advisors have been heralded as the “future of investing” by their fans, but can computer algorithms really match up to human financial advisors? How do robo-advisors work? Robo-advisors are low-cost, digital platforms that use automated algorithms to create and maintain a portfolio. Investors fill out an online form detailing their current financial situation, monetary goals,

January 15, 2019 - General Tips & Financial Advice

[Infographic] Navigating the Reality of Self-Employment

Despite weathering a recession in recent years, Alberta continues to showcase its resilient and entrepreneurial spirit. More than 400,000 Albertans are now self-employed, accounting for over 85% of the province’s net job growth since the recession. While self-employment proves to be an appealing option across industries, it comes with a host of unique financial challenges.