Charity starts at home for Andrea Kladar, who developed a love of animals while growing up on a farm
Stephen Cox, a financial planner in Halifax, focuses on a process to find out what his clients need. Then, he helps them realize their goals. In many cases, that involves doing the small things that can mean a great deal to his clients
Megaprojects, rising U.S. demand and lower government spending in Nova Scotia should mean better days ahead
Nova Scotia premier Darrell Dexter would have voters believe a new wave of prosperity is about to wash over the province. But he’s getting only muted support from economists. As the new year dawned amid growing speculation about an election call, Dexter resolved to let Nova Scotians know, repeatedly, that there was smooth economic sailing […]
Rate increases and bonuses at Nova Scotia Power draw the ire of all three parties
New website dedicated to financial planning issues is meant to educate consumers as well as help advisors bring up the topic
WHEN GIVEN A CHOICE between tax credits and a lower tax rate, the choice is clear: almost seven in 10 Canadians prefer reducing the tax rate, according to a new survey from the Certified General Accountants of Canada (CGA Canada). This comes as no surprise to financial experts. “Of course, [taxpayers] prefer a lower tax […]
Utility execs party and pull in big raises while beleaguered consumers fight Nova Scotia Power rate hikes
With an open door for anyone who wants to do business with him, Mike Himmelman doesn't focus on niche markets, demographic groups or income levels. His only requirement is that his clients remain interested and engaged