The Perspective Blog
Fall 2006 - From the Archive
Looking back to the Fall 2006 issue of The Northwood Perspective, a newsletter geared toward the interests of our clients, friends and colleagues.
Chairmanâs Message: Giving, Health and Family Memories
As youâll see from some of the articles in this issue, the family âbalance sheetâ encompasses much more than just financial assetsâŠ
Risk Optimization: Donât Put All Your Eggs in One Bucket
Weâve  all  heard  the  phrase  âdonât  put  all  your  eggs  in  one  basketâ. Most  people follow that mantra for their âinvestable assetsâ but there is a lot more to  financial diversification than focusing on oneâs stock and bond investmentsâŠ
Cottage Planning
Like many families in Canada, yours may currently own a cottage or may be considering the purchase of oneâŠ
Strategic Family Philanthropy
Philanthropy is big news again these days. Movie stars and rock stars are making donations of money, time and talent. Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda now shepherd a foundation that has grown to $30 billionâŠ
Your Best Interest: Dividend Paying Stocks
The current low interest rate environment has led investors, in search of income, to  re-visit the value of dividend paying securitiesâŠ
Guest Column â Health: Why is it âOff Balance Sheetâ?
Nobody disputes that âhealth is our most valuable  assetâ. Yet, as individuals, investors, and employers, we often do not walk the talk...