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September 2025 Allied Financial Newsletter – Retirement Planning, Market Updates & Fall Wellness Tips In this month’s Allied Financial Services newsletter, we break down the key differences between CPP and OAS retirement benefits, helping you understand how they work together to support your retirement income. We also share the latest market updates, with insights on North American trends, oil and gold prices, and Warren Buffett’s timeless lesson on the power of compounding. As we move into fall, we include practical tips on maintaining mental health and balance during seasonal transitions, plus a delicious butternut squash soup recipe to warm up your table. Stay informed, stay prepared, and make confident financial decisions with the support of the Allied Financial team. 👉 Read our September 2025 Newsletter now for retirement insights, market outlooks, and wellness tips!

Welcome to the Allied Financial Services Newsletter! This week, we are discussing practice changes, wellness for farmers, and so much more!

2022 was a tumultuous year for investors, to say the least. Markets around the world were affected by high inflation, rising interest rates, and concerns about slowing economic growth in 2023.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your Allied Financial Services Team! Thank you for your faithfulness and confidence as we move forward into the New Year!

Well, it’s getting closer to Christmas, most of the field work is done, crops overall were good, and price has been holding well. We hope you had a great harvest and now is the time to think about the year end and what can be done to reduce income tax....

Why invest in the equity markets? Day-to-day volatility can be unsettling to watch. Corrections happen, but they don’t last forever. This short video gives you an overview of corrections in equity markets, and compares the upturns to the downturns.

The impact of inflation is easily noticed when it hits your wallet but rising prices can also hurt retirement savings. How does inflation impact investment portfolios in the long run?

Imagine for a moment, the courage it takes to pack a suitcase and move to the other side of the world. Now, imagine you don’t know a soul where you’re going. Fifty years ago, in late 1970, Renske Helmuth set out on such a journey.

Volatility, inflation, supply chain issues, war in Ukraine (all Putin’s doing), and interest rate hikes, have thrown a wrench into the investment markets around the world so far this year. There are the beginning signs of light at the end of the tunnel.....

I know summer is still in full force and hopefully you are really enjoying yours, but I do want to mention an event coming up in the fall. The event is the Woodstock Outdoor Farm show in September. I am excited to tell you this year we are going to be there Sept. 13 - 15.

While investing in volatile times can sometimes challenge your discipline and commitment, there are timeless principles to include in your investment strategy that can help ease your mind and keep you focused on the long term. [Manulife Investment Management]

Summer can create opportunities for more time with the grandbabies if you have them. Which is very exciting but also a little bit of work to figure out how you are going to entertain these little balls of energy.