"Dreaming and reality are different. When we dream about coming into a Sudden Large Lump Sum of money, it's all about things we would buy or having the freedom to retire. But in the real world, what it more frequently brings is stress, worry and concerns. This book deals with how to manage the situation by working with a qualified financial planner. It's designed to help people set up the financial side of their life to be relatively stress free and...

"When it comes to your money, you can't be too safe. This book will guide you through the process of hiring a financial planner that meets your needs to help you hit your lifetime financial goals. Ryan Williamson, AIF®, CFP® has does a great job breaking down what you need to know in simple language with a few funny stories along the way. It's a quick, easy read that makes hiring the right person the first time a painless process." - Amazon

"After decades of debate, sweeping changes have transformed the financial services industry. At the same time, more and more Canadians are turning to professionals to invest their money and arrange their financial affairs. John J. De Goey argues that financial advisors are changing the way they do business. Instead of earning commissions for placing products, they are increasingly charging fees for rendering more professional services. In the process,...

The third installment to our popular Financial Literacy line, How to Become an Investor (it's easier than you think), is designed for library patrons who want to know more about investing but aren't sure where to start. This new series breaks through the financial jargon to give readers real-world information to help them learn about investing, determine how aggressive or conservative their investments should be, and find out which investments are...