Brian Shumak

Our Family Helping Yours Since 1954. We work with both individuals and corporations assisting them in establishing a comprehensive financial plan.

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Market strategist Scott Barlow explains how the bond market works, why yields are rising and what it means for Canadians https://t.co/PtZOEGG8Wi

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Canada already has agreements for trade and security with the European Union. What more could we get as an ‘associate member’? https://t.co/HrtrSPMfSm

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The Bank of Canada has held interest rates steady for 2026 but some experts predict this may change. Find out why. https://t.co/Iww2ooNFTI

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A new Canadian study has found that emergency-room visits for gambling-related disorders have almost doubled since Ontario opened the door to private online gambling and sports betting platforms. https://t.co/dZesCOjXry

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Norway has once again topped the global retirement index, as rising debt, inflation, and aging populations put retirement security under greater pressure worldwide. Here's the list. https://t.co/lSNTGM2ti1

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“Over 50” isn’t one life stage—it’s decades of different experiences, ambitions, and possibilities. https://t.co/ai31Wyaltp

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AI has fueled a boom in consumer software startups hungry for cheap marketing. And social-media algorithms now drive content more based on users’ interest and less according to a creator’s follower count. That’s boosting the reach o https://t.co/oci5odgjlj

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A leading economist sees a useful lesson in the Challenger disaster: complex systems are only as strong as their weakest links—and spotting those vulnerabilities early can help prevent bigger problems later. https://t.co/ydANKZl6fu

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If you've solved the same problem three times, you don't have a work ethic problem — you have a missing system. https://t.co/DxlNIHklVG

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Rising energy and other supply costs, and possible rate hikes are creating a dangerous mix for stocks and bonds. https://t.co/CaIqx4JvAG

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A look at the finances of airline pilots. They can earn fortunes in a single month, but are often dependent on one airline for their entire careers. https://t.co/9S9XFUoA1i

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A 30-year study of scholarship recipients offers an unusual look at what can happen when people are given opportunities early in life. https://t.co/PzDurxQeN5

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Reconnecting with the people already in your network, even the ones you've lost touch with, can help your name surface to the top of the list in a job search. https://t.co/WC1s0KUXlZ

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Learn how to read a cruise itinerary before you book, from port times and sea days to docking locations, scenic cruising opportunities and cruise ship choice. https://t.co/TRWiVkwlvy

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New research reveals an AI double standard: we rate everyone else's odds of using AI writing tools at 71 out of 100, but our own at 40. https://t.co/A4oqJBiCtY

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As the cost of raising a child tops $300,000 before college, the Bank of Mom and Dad is increasingly extending its services to the grandkids. https://t.co/5J9hHMcotJ

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A rise in U.S. Treasury bond yields has investors concerned about what’s to come next. https://t.co/r4WzHxNf6W

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Share sales at OpenAI and Anthropic minted hundreds of millionaires. They’re splurging on computer hardware and espresso machines. https://t.co/7Jpi84BfxJ

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OpenAI and Anthropic, in heated competition—with each other and China—are racing toward IPOs, even as they admit they could lose control of their powerful bots. https://t.co/7UzPeIPGd2

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Tracking a stock’s price range and volume can give individuals clues on when to buy a stock that’s about to climb or bail out on a stock that’s primed to fall. https://t.co/R5b18TMp6M