In the latest Issue of our Investors' Journal, we go back to basics, take a closer look at investing in Real Estate and address some of the hype around cryptocurrencies.
Capstone Asset Management
Believe it or not, 2018 is just around the corner. This means that in less than a few weeks’ time your social media feed (should you partake) will begin to revolve around the New Year and perhaps, the Resolutions you might be making. We’d therefore like to jump the queue on this in order to plant some seeds now. The theme being how to become more effective stewards of our wealth and we hope it is in that spirit that you will celebrate the Christmas season and New Year.
As the end of the year quickly approaches, people often go into giving mode for varying reasons. For some, it is the spirit of Christmas and giving to those who have less than ourselves. For others, it is for the practical reason of the timing of a Donation Tax Credit. Or perhaps it is some combination of the two. Whatever the reason, we’d like to unpack some of the benefits of giving now and ways to be charitable.
Why does the macro matter? Do interest rates impact my portfolio? Should I pay off my line of credit or invest?
We love real estate, we love talking about it, and we love owning it. Perhaps it’s the allure of owning something tangible or the anecdotal evidence that ‘real estate always goes up over the long-term’. But when you dig a little deeper, there may be hidden costs of owning a rental property.
Many employers offer long term savings programs either through Group RRSPs or Pension Plans and understanding how they work can help you take advantage of these employment benefits.
As we enjoy our Summer holidays and vacation time it paints a picture of the idyllic retirement some of us hope to achieve. Retirement is different for everybody, so take a look at the questions we’ve assembled to get an idea of some things worth considering.
We are excited about the upcoming launch of our new Fund the Capstone Real Estate Pool. On August 17, 2017, we hosted an Information Session, providing prospective investors with an introduction and overview of the Fund and answering your questions.