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Taking Flight? Make Sure You’re Covered With Travel Insurance

The days are getting shorter. Summer is coming to a close and that means a new season begins: travel season. As colder weather slowly begins to settle in Canadians begin flocking South in search of warmer climates. Before you take...

5 Back to School Spending Tips

It’s that time of year again.  Time to trade the game controllers and iPhones, for textbooks and calculators. A recent survey by retailmenot.ca found that Canadian parents will spend approximately $472 on their children, on average for back to school...

Learn How To Take Advantage of the TFSA’s Benefits

TFSA's are a great vessel in which to help achieve your personal saving goals, but they can also be confusing. (more…)

3 Tips for Preventing and Protecting Against Employee Theft

No business owner likes to be in a position where they need to protect themselves from their employees, but unfortunately it’s sometimes the reality of running a business. That’s why we’ve written this blog: to help you identify strategies for...

Get a Handle on Your Finances This Year

Is one of your New Years Resolutions to get a handle on your finances? The team at the Ostic Financial Group is here to help. (more…)

Santa Claus is Coming to Shelburne and Fergus!

Don't miss the Santa Claus Parade's in Shelburne and Fergus this weekend! This yearly event is perfect for the entire family so come early for the best viewing spot! (more…)

Registered Education Saving Plans

It's never too early to start saving for higher education. As Canadian's, we are fortunate to have access to government assistance when it comes to saving for your child's education. With a Registered Education Saving Plan (RESP), families can have...

Creating a Personal Budget

We know that making a personal budget can be a daunting task, especially if you've never had one before. While it can require extra work, planning and sticking to a personal budget is the best way to gain an understanding...

Preparing for Early Retirement

A recent survey conducted by Angus Reid Institute found that almost half of all recent Canadian retirees were forced to retire early. Because they were forced to retire early, they were not prepared financially and 25% are now unable to...

Young Canadian Have So Many Questions About Their Money

When should young Canadians start saving?  How do they start saving?  Why should they start saving? These are popular questions with youth and young adults today who are just starting out.  We asked a group of young Canadians who are...