Homebodies - Down size, down size, down size

By Rita Friesen

The Neepawa Banner

Down size, down size, down size. This has been my mantra for the past year. I am doing fairly well with the task. 

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Faithfully yours - Misplaced trust

By Neil Strohschein

The Neepawa Banner

Whenever anyone says “trust me,” I get nervous. I am equally reluctant to use those words.

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Breaking free of investing costs

Article submitted by Brian McCannell, CFP, PFP, Financial Planner 

Scott Dyke, PFP, Financial Planner – Investment and Retirement Planning, Royal Mutual Funds Inc.

There are many different investment options available to help you reach your financial goals. It is important to understand the costs involved and how those costs impact your investments. Not all investments have the same fee structure and some may affect your return more than others.

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My perspective - Cut it out

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

Whether it’s cumbersome forms, archaic systems or illogical requirements, we’ve all experienced the frustration of red tape. This week, we celebrate Red Tape Awareness Day, but for Manitobans, it’s not exactly a cause for celebration. 

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Right in the centre - All about cold and cauliflower

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

During winter’s darkest (and coldest) hours, it’s difficult to understand how people survive in this country. We are a hardy lot. Two centuries of adapting  to Western Canadian climate has brought about a very steadfast system of winter survival. Fortunately, our challenges come in smaller doses than our forefathers faced. We don’t face food shortages very often and we can generally keep our houses warm and our vehicles running.

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