Looking over the financial markets around the globe, it is easy for a Canadian to get a little depressed about the financial future. Though Canada’s national economy is relatively resilient and buoyed by our multitude of natural resources, it is still hard to simply trust blindly in the future. However, to have a solid back up plan, you need to have an original plan. Recent surveys show that millions don’t, begging the question of who owns your financial future if you’re not doing the planning? Read the rest of this entry »