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Farm families gain clarity from financial transparency

Farm Family Coach: It doesn’t mean having to share every personal expense or do away with clear boundaries in leadership

On family farms, especially multi-generational operations, being open about finances isn’t just good practice — it’s essential for business survival and harmonious relationships, Alyssa Brown writes.

A key reason I do my writing is to help improve financial literacy, which isn’t strong amongst Canadians. Farmers as business owners would have greater literacy than most, but there is always room for improvement. If Canadian financial literacy was stronger, I think we would elect politicians with stronger financial literacy for everyone’s benefit.

Why would a farmer be interested in stocks?

The goal is to make money and grow your asset base

Over the past five years, I hope to have convinced some to gather a nest egg in stocks, whether in a TFSA, RRSP or a taxable account. I am curious if you have started because of what I have written and how many are following the Titanium-Strength Portfolio (TSP). Please send a short email to […] Read more