John Bender, CFP

Senior Financial Consultant @igwealthmgmt
IG Wealth Management Inc. Mutual Fund Division
Certified Financial Planner professional.

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Great evening at the #StampedeBowl
Had 50+ people out to tailgate & the Stamps hanged 50+ points on the Argos!
#CFL #yyc

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Retirees can often lower lifetime taxes by withdrawing modest amounts from RRSPs before mandatory RRIF withdrawals begin at 72. https://t.co/gKjNamq7Y7

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Canadians nearing retirement are carrying a lot of mortgage debt. In fact, mortgage balances among those aged 55 to 64 rose 6 per cent year over year in 2025, according to Statistics Canada. But is that necessarily a bad thing? https://t.co/qx42YszPgC

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64% of Canadians believe the perfect time to buy a home doesn't exist, a poll says. https://t.co/uFqqsBVCLz

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Financial literacy may be the most valuable legacy you can leave your kids. https://t.co/3WlxJKUC4J

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The biggest threat to your finances isn’t overspending. It’s financial overwhelm. https://t.co/Ps6DuXLULv

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In the span of a decade, both Canada and the U.S. legalized sports betting. Now anyone with a smartphone and a credit card can wager on basketball, hockey or American cornhole https://t.co/Vyv1FsZXL5

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Parents who find time for themselves feel better and show healthier physiological stress patterns on the same day, according to my new research. https://t.co/M1njC9bChV

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Rethink "starter homes." Focus on financial planning and real estate strategies that avoid long-term debt. Discuss plans now to handle mortgages wisely for a more secure, debt-conscious future. https://t.co/DBIcOTxAUk

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Great group at Stampeders Alumni golf tournament today.
@PinderReport @GolfProYYC #yyc

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Placing a few bets during the World Cup may feel low-stakes, but experts say it’s easy to lose track of spending. https://t.co/q96nZw5UBN

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A lot of traditional money advice simply doesn’t work anymore. https://t.co/Fx92V7pk1f

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Wealth building starts with small, consistent habits. Here’s how young Canadians can save, invest and grow their net worth over time. https://t.co/zqNj2inHE8

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Without Hardisty, Alta., there would be no gas for your car, asphalt for roads, jet fuel for jaunts or billions in oil revenues flowing to Alberta and Ottawa. It might be a tiny dot on the map, but its impact on Canada's welfare is https://t.co/N0rDUcXLGS

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As shipping constraints in the Middle East disrupt global fertilizer supply and drive up prices, a new TD report says Canada is better positioned to face any inflationary pressures on its food production — at least in the short run. https://t.co/Z7JrDBsaUb

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The flaw in the house-as-retirement-piggy-bank plan is that you have to sell it or borrow against it to access the money. https://t.co/tAx83LMXvm

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Balancing financial planning with AI and technology is key. Emphasizing human skills like critical thinking is essential. Let's discuss the plan for integrating these elements effectively. https://t.co/wh9QJDSf0N

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First-home buyers are weighing collapsing that tax shelter, with its likely stock gains compared with a tepid housing market. https://t.co/ibMUdwWHC5

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U.S. has lost tens of billions in exports and thousands of jobs, but its massive economy means it can absorb such losses. https://t.co/ACcg7Zfxub