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[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] What to prioritize when inflation is racing?
Some are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living and are adapting quickly; others may choose to hide in denial until they face the worst. Why ? Firstly because,…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] Too much cash in the company
In more difficult economic times, cash management within a company can be a strategic element that differentiates between those who stand out, those who survive and those who disappear. Let…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] Insure your parents
This week, I share with you a question that was recently submitted to me: “Is it true that it pays to insure our parents? If so, I would like to…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] Thanks for the abundance
A habit of our household is to regularly testify to our gratitude in the pages of a small notebook enthroned in the living room. Last night, my eldest formulated this:…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] Advocacy for future generations
“My parents left me nothing, and [mes enfants] won’t have anything either. They’ll work it out. This is one of the phrases I hear in my practice that I find…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] To resist to the temptation
Let’s start with a confession: I place a lot of emphasis on personal development. I am a convinced follower of this type of reading, and I regularly participate in professional…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] Buying a condo solo or not?
In the past, I have demonstrated to several clients that it is quite possible to get rich and achieve your financial goals by choosing not to become a homeowner. Scenarios…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] Buy now or postpone?
Owner of my residence since the age of 24, I have no embarrassment in saying that this is perhaps one of my worst financial successes in my twenties! My enrichment…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] Paying, the reimbursement of insurance premiums?
Buying insurance is not a decision that usually elicits euphoria. Most of us insure our property and our home without ever really asking questions. In terms of personal insurance, however,…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] Money is child’s play
Mother’s Day took on a whole new meaning for me in 2012. In ecstasy as soon as I woke up in front of the sweetness and beauty of my son,…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] Comfort in discomfort
Comfort in discomfort is one of the big principles behind the sport I’ve been doing for almost five years now. If, at the start, this practice seemed so demanding to…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] The test of values
Energy insecurity and its impact on the markets, which we have been monitoring since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, force us to question our choices as responsible investors.…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] The Roaring Twenties, Really?
Yes, the coming years seem crazy to us, but maybe not for the reasons we would have liked? As the pandemic hit hard in 2020, I was preparing for the…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] How to drive the sale of your business
After more than 15 years spent working with and advising entrepreneurs, I know that they are hard-working people, excellent with numbers, and who have cultivated a keen business sense in…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] What should I do with my incorporated company upon retirement?
This week, we are interested in the question of our reader, Simone, who writes: “Over the years I have accumulated investments (approximately $350,000) in the incorporated company through which I…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] The convenience of loans at the prescribed rate at 1%
Spring is my least favorite season. Unlike many, it does not evoke renewal for me, but rather water damage and the return of seasonal allergies! Some people think of the…
[Chronique de Sandy Lachapelle] Investing in Wartime
Seeing you again after a two-week break, I would have sincerely wanted to present you with a technical case study or some tips for preparing your tax return. However, with…
Column by Sandy Lachapelle: To pay or not to pay fees?
I sometimes jokingly say that my business card could bear the additional title of “translator”, since my contribution to the success of clients involves an educational role: explaining and popularizing…
Chronicle Sandy Lachapelle: Some tips for the end of 2021
My end-of-year advice for 2021? Plan now for your future years, and don’t just try to optimize or save the one that is ending. Financial success consists of accumulating many…
Column by Sandy Lachapelle: the RESP as a family enrichment gift
For many, the day of December 31 evokes New Years Eve and the traditional Bye, but also reminds us of the imminent arrival of the deadline for contributing to education…