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With over 1.2 million mortgages renewing this year, it’s the perfect time to ensure yours is secure – at a rate you can feel good about. Peter joined CTV Morning Live to discuss everything you need to know about mortgage renewal, including:

• Should you choose a variable or fixed rate?
• Does it make sense to accelerate your payments?
• Is it better to pay bi-weekly or monthly?
• Broker or specialist – who’s the right choice for you?

Tune in and get the expert advice you need to make smart financial decisions about your mortgage and future.

Estate planning is about more than just managing money – it’s about leaving a legacy and ensuring your wishes are carried out. Join Peter as he dives into this critical topic, answering essential questions like:

• How to handle your money, taxes and assets after you’re gone. Create a lasting impact and help your loved ones.
• What happens to your RRSPs?
• How to ensure your wishes are fulfilled as you intended.

It’s never too early to talk to your financial planner about building an estate plan that works for you. Take charge of your financial future today!

Grow your savings in 2025. Start the year with a plan to put more money in your pocket. Join Peter on CTV Morning Live as he shares the secrets to growing your savings and making smarter financial decisions, including:

• Key tips to boost your savings this year
• The difference between portfolio management and mutual funds: benefits, risks, and how they can work together

Don’t miss out—tune in and learn how to make 2025 your most financially savvy year yet.

New year, new financial goals! Start this year off right with a REAL Financial Planner – someone with the RFP designation, not a commission-based advisor or product salesperson. Make sure there’s no minimum investment requirement, so the focus is on creating a personalized Financial Plan, not pushing products. This is the year you take your financial future to the next level.

Don’t miss Peter this week on CTV Morning Live Vancouver as he breaks down the three financial moves to make before the year ends:

• RESPs: Are you missing out on any outstanding grants? Find out how much you can still deposit.
• Health Benefits: Got coverage through work? Learn what to use before it’s too late.
• TFSAs: Should you deposit or withdraw? Let’s get it sorted.

Start 2025 on the right financial foot!

Let’s talk investment risk. Our recent session on investments and diversification sparked some great conversations- and even more questions. This week, Peter joins CTV Morning Live to answer them, including:

• Is a 70/30 (equity/fixed income) portfolio riskier than a 60/40 mix?
• Can you have TOO MUCH diversification in your portfolio?

Learn how to make smarter, more confident investment decisions. Tune in!

Curious about tied selling? Peter joined CTV Morning Live this week to explore the questions: Is it legal? Who does it? And what is the best course of action when confronted with it? Tune in to learn more about this important topic and what it means for your personal finances.

This week, Peter joins CTV Morning Live to share his tips for dealing with debt this holiday season. Tune in as Peter discusses credit cards versus unsecured lines of credit, and how to avoid overspending during the holidays.

Let’s talk investment diversification. This week, Peter dives into the critical topic of investment diversification on CTV Morning Live. Is your diversification strategy passive or active, or a mix of both? Get the insights you need to make smarter investment choices.

Peter joined CTV Morning Live to discuss important updates for TFSA holders, including next year’s contribution limit, the impact of withdrawals, and tips on deciding between a TFSA and an RRSP. Make sure you’re maximizing your savings potential as the year wraps up.

Are you aware of the CPP Death Benefit and how it affects your loved ones and taxes? Join Peter on CTV Morning Live Vancouver as he breaks down this benefit, covering how much it provides and its impact on your family’s finances.

What are the benefits of long-term investments?

Peter joins CTV Morning Live to discuss balancing short-term needs with long-term goals, and explains how long-term planning can help you navigate today’s markets.

What does the latest interest rate cut mean for YOU?

Join Peter on CTV Morning Live as we dive into the impact on mortgages and where we stand on rate cuts. Don’t miss out on this important discussion.

New mortgage rules: how do they impact first-time home buyers and insured purchases? Join Peter on CTV Morning Live as we break down the latest changes to mortgage rules, particularly for insured purchases and first-time home buyers.

What is a reverse mortgage? Peter joins CTV Morning Live to discuss the ins and outs of reverse mortgages. Did you know you can upsize your home instead of downsizing with a reverse mortgage? Learn more as Peter explains how this financial tool works and whether it might be the right fit for you.