The past month on the blog, I’ve been talking to you about the concept of self-sufficiency (if you are wondering what I am talking about, you can read my intro post here). I’ve covered self-sufficiency in relationships and chatted about how self-sufficiency can ease suffering. We’re getting very close to my Week 5 post, where […]
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been exploring the idea of self-sufficiency on the blog. If you’re not sure what this concept means, please read my introduction post. Last week, I focused on how self-sufficiency and healthy relationships work together. If you missed it, you can read it here. In my intro post, I […]
A lot has been written about the federal government’s proposed changes to private company taxation. And, undoubtedly, a lot more will be written as the new rules come to pass. The proposals have been tweaked since their introduction back in the summer, with the focus now being on income splitting and passive investments. You can […]
We are quickly approaching one of the most important days of the year to me, November 11: Remembrance Day. It has significance to me for two key reasons. 1. My father, RCAF member My father was a proud member of the RCAF during World War II, which was supposed to be “the war to end […]
Our fiscal year 2017 turned out to be a transformational period at Cove. After clarifying our values, we redesigned our corporate brand identity, developed a new website, and grew our team. We even added our own Director of Impact, Kristy O’Leary (you’ll hear much more about her soon). We committed ourselves to putting our money […]
Last week, I introduced you to the idea of claiming your own happiness through self-sufficiency. We talked about the basic idea of self-sufficiency, and I said it’s possible to prevent suffering by strengthening your own self-sufficiency. If you missed this intro post of this 5-week series, you can review it here. Given that we live […]
A Kelowna, BC judge has just established a legal precedent that could potentially save your estate thousands or even millions of dollars in probate fees. As a common practice, planning experts have successfully used multiple wills to distribute estate assets across provinces to make it easier for executors to comply with local jurisdictions’ laws and regulations. […]
With so much stress and pain in today’s world, it’s easy to become bogged down by negative thoughts and feelings. What if I told you you can reduce your pain and focus on your own happiness? The secret? Become self-sufficient. You’ve likely heard the phrase “you are responsible for your own happiness.” Well, it’s true. […]
Exciting news, friends: We have set our killer whale free! I’m talking about our logo. The Cove killer whale is no more. It feels so empowering, and I have my business coach to thank. Over the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Michele Soregaroli www.transformationcatalyst.ca. She put me through the meat […]
Doing what’s right for the environment will cost you money. It’s a lost investment with no return. Buying organic foods doesn’t matter…it’s a scam. Taking your money. Don’t give to charity—they spend too much money on overhead instead of their programs. Environmental activist? You’re just another tree hugger…an illogical extremist without common sense. For the […]
Article originally published in Investment Executive. Bernie Geiss bases his approach to financial advice on mindfulness and meditation, and 350 wealthy business and professional families rely upon his insurance-based continuity planning advice. Each team member at Cove Continuity Advisors Inc. in North Vancouver spends five minutes meditating alone as the first task of each workday. That […]
