Dave

Enjoying family, making great memories together and trying our best to make the world a better place.

[Anthony Furey @anthonyfurey]

Wow. Instead of admitting defeat on this poorly thought out policy, Trudeau is now trying to turn it into a divisive culture war.

[Dave @duquedave]

Willows walk... @ Willows Beach https://t.co/lQw5hV0olr

[Dave @duquedave]

Loved the visit to Windy City with my son and his hockey team. #memoriesforlife #chicagobulls #madhouse #wrigleyfield #deepdishpizza #chicagonights #hockeylife @ Chicago, Illinois https://t.co/qAVIAhXdzW

[Rick Swan - “No Malos Dias” @swan1585]

Our players, support staff and coaches worked extremely hard to earn this and it shows just how good the AJHL and Jr. A hockey is competing against the best players in the world - this group and parents left the right impression in Russia - thanks to the CJHL for the opportunity

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

Setting your course with micro-actions can lead to great results and better outcomes over time. The compounding effect of incremental change is powerful. It reminds me of the "Butterfly Effect". https://t.co/b8STPIZFYp

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

Purchasing a new home seems to almost be out of reach when you're starting out, that's why 40% of Canadians plan to help their children purchase a home. This should be a lifestyle decision as much as a financial one, read the article to find out why. https://t.co/C9rv34sEuP

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

Parents have a natural desire to watch and help our kids to succeed, even at times negatively impacting their own retirement plans. There is a balance between this desire to help our children and the need for them to take care of their own financial future https://t.co/AbPf270Zqy

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

It's estimated that the cost of raising a child is approximately $243,000 (before University), Many parents want to continue to assist their kids as they continue through life, sometimes at their own financial futures expense. https://t.co/O0i9VIcUJd

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

Kids face significant challenges at the beginning of their adult lives. Helping kids occasionally with finances is alright, however supporting them over the long-term can hurt both generations. Here are a few guidelines to help with financial independence. https://t.co/ZjnsocLx39

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

We all face roadblocks along our paths and many times these seem insurmountable. The patterns of successful people starts with taking specific action to begin to break these down (a micro-action). If you don't take any action, nothing much will happen. https://t.co/hZCzLFaSMO

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

Awareness of money, budgets and planning is most effective if started early. This article outlines some of the benefits of starting this process early and engaging a financial planner to help map this out. https://t.co/nTastAlrp1

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

This short piece highlights six attributes to help you plan when starting out, and keep you on track as life evolves. This is a great article to share with young adults starting out in life. https://t.co/6GXIpzIiRZ

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

This article is intended for young-adults, but provides some excellent reminders for all ages on things that we need to keep in mind. Good habits and defined goals will lead you on a path of success. https://t.co/tPVhj5CZ1L

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

It seems that Millennials' face many uphill financial hurdles as they start their adult lives. These five pitfalls provide some context and the associates strategies for dealing with these provide some light at the end of the tunnel. https://t.co/tsIc2WOizn

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

Many of us struggle with conflicting financial priorities. Developing a plan will help you understand your personal situation by illustrating the financial implications of your wants and needs, helping you make the decision that's best for you. https://t.co/unMjUxb8g7

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

I've often fallen prey to this "faulty mental accounting", and imagine many others have as well. We don't always act rationally and this article helped to put it into perspective. Awareness of this and then creating some discipline will help. https://t.co/e9gjF2iIDM

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

Everyone's financial situation and needs are unique, but there are some fundamental principles about money that anyone can follow to help build financial success. read more to learn what they are. https://t.co/V1ovEHWU4A

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

We all have financial "blind spots". some of these come in the form of biases, and others in the form of avoiding issues as a result of not understanding them fully. Prioritizing and focusing on achievable goals will help build confidence. https://t.co/hdEgcEtY2V

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

Advisors provide many valuable services. Preventing clients from bailing out of a well-designed investment plan during a scary market is one of my single most important jobs as an investment advisor. This starts with understanding you, the client. https://t.co/gjc3eiQWBP

[David Duquette @DDuquette_TD]

Regardless of the household makeup, there is one thing all Canadian families have in common: the need for a solid financial plan that takes into account life's major changes and milestones. https://t.co/iljJfFBLtF