The US has been Canada’s largest trading partner for decades, so our economy is closely tied to the fortunes of our southern neighbour. In addition, because the US economy is still currently the largest in the world, whenever an investor implements or revises a financial strategy, it is always important to consider how US Government policies affect the Canadian economy in positive and negative ways.
Recent studies have shown that as many as 60% of Canadians will not have saved enough money in order to adequately provide for their retirement.1 The problem for most people is not that they plan to fail, they simply failed to plan, adequately. And, while many may have been conscientiously saving towards retirement, somewhere along the line they lost sight of their target. Either the target never existed or it was never very clear in their sights. Without a target, they can't possibly know where or how high to aim.
There are many different types of global economic risks that financial advisors take into account when preparing a financial action plan for their clients. This is where advice and judgment come into play when working with you as a client. One area that is gaining increasing prominence is the role of the United States and its dollar in international affairs.
Aligned Capital Partners Inc. ("ACPI") is a full-service investment dealer and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund ("CIPF") and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization ("CIRO"). Investment services are provided through Open View Securities, an approved trade name of ACPI. Only investment-related products and services are offered through ACPI/Open View Securities and covered by the CIPF. Financial planning and insurance services are provided through Open View Wealth Advisory. Open View Wealth Advisory is an independent company separate and distinct from ACPI/Open View Securities.
