YourStyle Financial

Proud Sponsors of the Manitoba Firefighters Curling Championship!


At Yourstyle Financial, we believe that great sponsors make great teams, and we’re thrilled to have been part of the electrifying Manitoba Firefighters Curling Championship this year! 🥌🔥Our firefighters showed incredible skill, sportsmanship, and teamwork on the ice, embodying the spirit of community and dedication we value so much.

A huge shout-out to all the teams that competed and made this event a spectacular showcase of talent and passion. Your hard work and determination inspire us every day.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in supporting this fantastic event. Together, we’re not just fostering sports; we’re building stronger, more resilient communities. Here’s to more success and camaraderie on and off the ice!

đź‘Ź #YourstyleFinancial #ProudSponsor #FirefightersCurling #CommunityStrong #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

Fall 2023

A Decade of Dedication: YourStyle Financial Celebrates 10 Years of Sponsorship with Pro Sports and Faith

A decade of unwavering commitment, a celebration of faith, and the exhilaration of pro sports—YourStyle Financial is thrilled to commemorate 10 years of partnership with Pro Sports and Faith Night. As a beacon of support for this extraordinary event, YourStyle Financial has played an integral role in fostering the intersection of athleticism and spirituality. Join us in reflecting on this remarkable journey and the values that continue to inspire us.

A Decade of Sponsorship:
Ten years ago, YourStyle Financial took a bold step in aligning with Pro Sports and Faith Night, recognizing the profound impact of blending sportsmanship with the guiding principles of faith. Since then, our partnership has flourished, contributing to the growth and success of an event that resonates with individuals seeking inspiration on and off the field.

The Essence of Pro Sports and Faith Night:
Pro Sports and Faith Night is more than a convergence of athletic prowess and spiritual devotion; it’s a testament to the power of unity, resilience, and community. Year after year, this event has brought people together, creating memorable experiences that transcend the boundaries of sports arenas and churches.

Details of the Celebration:
This year’s Pro Sports and Faith Night promised to be a milestone event, with an array of activities and festivities for attendees of all ages. From engaging talks by inspirational speakers to thrilling sports competitions, the night was set to be a culmination of a decade’s worth of dedication.

A Quote from Our Sponsorship:
“As we mark a decade of sponsorship with Pro Sports and Faith Night, we reflect on the values that have guided our journey. It’s more than an event; it’s a shared commitment to excellence, community, and the enduring power of faith. We are proud to stand alongside Pro Sports and Faith Night in fostering an environment where athletes and believers alike can find inspiration, strength, and camaraderie.”

– Doug and Loreen Buss

Exciting News for First Home Savers: Enjoy a Special Rate with Equitable Life®!

We have some fantastic news for our clients who are diligently saving for their first home! For a limited time, we are offering a special rate of 5.00% on deposits made to a Guaranteed Interest Account (GIA) with Equitable Life®, for those intending to set up a First Home Savings Account (FHSA). This is an excellent opportunity to maximize your savings and get one step closer to achieving your dream of homeownership.

We understand the importance of starting your savings journey early, especially when it comes to purchasing your first home. This special promotion allows you to earn an excellent rate while saving for your dream home.

It’s essential to note that this special savings rate promotion is available until the launch date of Equitable Life’s FHSA unless we decide to end the promotion earlier. The maximum amount eligible for the special savings rate is $8,000. To ensure you receive the promotional rate, please remember to talk to us before December 28, 2023.

Start your journey towards homeownership today and take advantage of this incredible opportunity. Contact our team today to learn how to take advantage of this special rate. Saving for your first home has never been more rewarding!

Spring 2023 Newsletter

Spring 2023

Retire stress free

Stress-Free Retirement

You’re heading towards the next stage of life where you’re worrying less about your career and more about your future. You’ve been a diligent saver, regularly contributing to your RRSP and amassed a sizable nest egg for retirement. Now it’s time to turn on the tap and start to draw down your savings in a way that results in the least amount of taxation?

That’s where a RRIF (Registered Retirement Income Fund) comes in handy. A RRIF’s purpose is to draw down your savings in a tax efficient manner instead of accumulating them.

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Reimagine Aging

Reimagine Aging

Aging – Is it the worst of times or the best of times?

How many times have you heard “Do it while you’re younger”, “Enjoy it while you can” or “Don’t get old”? Advertising and social media practically shoves youth and vitality down the throats of all viewers. While aging definitely offers its own challenges but maybe it’s time to flip the story and look at it a little differently.

This is why the Centre on Aging is hosting a free six-week program to help individuals re-imagine their own aging. This program offers the opportunity to discuss the perceived negatives of aging, how they affect you and those in your circles and give ideas on how to challenge them.

When: Tuesdays

Time: 3:00pm

Start Date: January 24th, 2023

End Date: February 28th, 2023

To register for the program, sign up using the online form: https://bit.ly/3VFxbtc or call Dallas

Murphy at 204-474-8731. For more information, email: rethinkaging@umanitoba.ca.

Turn back the proverbial clock and celebrate your experiences!

Doug Speaks to Global News Regarding High Interest Rates and the Impact on Older Adults/Seniors

Winnipeg’s housing market is starting to stabilize, but another interest rate hike is making it harder to buy or keep a home. Global News spoke with our very own Doug Buss in regards to how it’s impacting certain demographics.

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Award Winning Financial Planner

Doug Buss in The Free Press Offering Award-Winning Advice

The team at YourStyle Financial is excited to see Doug in the news again. This time the Free Press has highlighted Doug’s extensive career serving clients in Winnipeg.

As Joel Schlesinger states “Then it might come as a surprise that the veteran has only recently received the Distinguished New Advisor of the Year Award, for 2022.”. Anyone who’s even spoken with Doug knows this award acknowledges everything he stands for.

“So while Buss may be an experienced certified financial planner, his most recent accomplishment and the accompanying award speak to the fact he never stops learning.”

Continuous growth and advancement are a point of pride for Doug and the YourStyle team.

Here is the link to the full article and we would love for you to read it. :

If you’d like to experience Doug’s knowledge and experience to determine “What’s Important to You?”, we would love to help you with all of your financial planning needs. Contact us today.

Fall 2022

Distinguished New Advisor Award

Doug Buss Named 2022 Distinguished New Advisor

We are thrilled to share that our very own Doug Buss has been named 2022 Distinguished New Advisor of the Year by the Knowledge Bureau.

“The Distinguished New Advisor award recognizes the next generation of new advisors and their contributions to excellence in their industry sectors, a release said. Recipients must have demonstrated achievement in managing family wealth, referability, leadership and innovation, among other areas.” – Investment Executive

If you are a YourStyle client, then you are familiar with Doug’s practice of asking a lot of questions to learn “What’s Important to You?”. He focuses on all aspects of your life, not just the straight-forward finances and as a result creates Real Wealth Management Plans that fit your needs.

We are so proud of Doug’s award and are happy for the recognition he has earned.

If you’re looking for help with your financial future, contact Doug today.

Read the full article here.

Spring 2022

Spring 2022

Planning Your Lifestyle with YourStyle Financial

Doug Buss interviewed with Richard Rosin about planning your lifestyle with YourStyle Financial. Listen to the explanation of the four phases of planning.

There are 3 Beneficiaries to Your Estate

If you have a will, you have a choice on what you would like to happen with your money once you are gone. We often think of the beneficiaries of our estate as loved ones. But a beneficiary can be any person or entity you choose to leave money or assets to. The top three are:

  1. Family
  2. Charities
  3. CRA

Who do you care most about??

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Life Insurance

Nobody needs Life Insurance, they need CA$H

For many, the last two years have made a lot of people more attentive to two things; money and mortality – both of which are the pinnacle of adulting. They’re also both the two things no one likes to think about. For most, there’s not enough of either money or time. But when the time comes, will there be enough money?

If you’re evaluating your accounts and expenditures and deciding where you can cut costs, are you wondering if your life insurance policy is worth the monthly premiums? Is it a necessary expense? Is it something you need and why? Let’s explore those questions.

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Happy Holidays

As we quickly approach the holiday season, instead of wrapping presents we’re wrapping our heads around the latest changes. That pretty much sums up the last two years. However now is the time to remember to celebrate all the good things that have happened as well.

At Yourstyle Financial, we have been grateful to continue to help our existing and new clients – even if it’s virtual. We’ve had the opportunities to work with organizations like Businesses & Organizations Supporting Seniors (B.O.S.S) and Pros Know Expos. Just recently we were excited to host webinars for the Real Estate Agents explaining the latest changes allowing them to incorporate.

Now we are going to take some time to celebrate with our family and friends and will be closed from December 24th to January 3rd. We want to wish all our clients a very happy holiday season and a fresh start to a new year.

Happy Holidays!

Fall 2021

Education Workshops for Real Estate Agents

Real Estate Agents Can Incorporate Starting Next Year

For the first time in history, Realtors will be allowed to establish Personal Real Estate Corporations (PREC). This is a wonderful opportunity that will permit you to manage your business.

Benefits of Incorporation

  • Lower tax rate on first $500,000 of PREC net income = 9%
  • Limited Liability Protection
  • Tax efficient Planning – income splitting opportunities
  • Health Spending Account – 100% write off your medical/dental expenses against your commissions
  • Insurance & Investment Opportunities – tax free retirement income
  • Personal Pension Plan Contributions vs Canada Pension Plan (CPP) – Tax Efficient

Register for our Education Workshop

To learn more, we are hosting two live 1 hour education workshops specifically designed for Real Estate Agents.

Session 1

When: November 23, 2021

Time: 11:00 AM

Where: Zoom

Session 2

When: November 24, 2021

Time: 300 PM

Where: Zoom

Register Now

Please contact Maria to confirm your spot or call 204-474-2929.

Group Benefits Planning

When Should Your Business Add Group Benefits?

Today’s environment has changed the employment market significantly. While Manitoba has one of the highest unemployment rates of recent history, it is still the employees market. Government subsidies have made it easier for some to opt to stay home leaving many open positions and therefore choices for those who are continuing to work. With that it falls back on the employer to be competitive and offer incentives to work at their company and stay working there. One of those offerings are Group Benefit Plans. If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably wondered “is now the right time to add group benefits?”. Here are a few points to help guide your decision:

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Long Term Care Options

Pandemic Creates Concern About Future Care

Aging is a fear most of us have. When we think about it, we like to think we’ll be taken care of and more importantly won’t be alone. Being alone became very common during the pandemic.  During this very isolating time, we had more time than ever to not only ponder our future, but watch the news to see what’s happening with others. This included seeing how the older population were being looked after and the results are in. We are not terrified of ending up in a long-term care (LTC) facility.

According to a survey by Angus Reid, the pandemic changed the way people view LTC homes and left 44% of people dreading the thought of ever being in one – even for one day. With 45% of Canadians showcasing their belief the industry requires massive change or a complete overhaul, it’s a day of reckoning for the Long-Term Care Industry. In another study, 70% of respondents said the country should invest more in healthcare, 39% supported an increase in staffing levels and 38% indicating a pay raise may make employment more attractive to qualified caregivers.

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Watch Your Wellness & Win!

Ready to kick start your wellness journey, or take it to the next level? Take advantage of LifeWorks for free. Get personalized resources for improving your physical and mental health, access to assessments, coaches and more!

Giveaway time!

Need a little more motivation to watch your wellness? We’re giving two lucky winners an Apple Watch through our Watch Your Wellness & Win Giveaway! Plus, we’ll do bonus draws for a LifeWorks Swell water bottle or Yeti coffee mug!

Winners will be contacted July 29 and August 26. Good luck!

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Spring 2021 Newsletter

Spring 2021

Ken Odidison - Financial Advisor

Ken Odidison

We’re excited to have Ken join our team. His past experience will transition beautifully into our business model and we know our clients will love working with him.

Stay tuned and we’ll tell you more about Ken!

Your Roadmap to Retirement Online Events

The conversation of estate planning might be one of the most difficult
conversations you will ever have with your family and loved ones. However, with an estimated 90% of wealth transfers failing in Canada, we believe it is a conversation worth having.

Please join Mike Kat, Director of Wealth Distribution at Sun Life Global
Investments for an in-depth conversation surrounding the complexities and challenges Canadians are facing when transitioning their wealth to their loved ones. Specifically, Mike will discuss some of the financial as well as emotional costs of settling an estate and how these can be minimized through proper estate planning.

When

March 9th, 2021 at 2:30 PM CST
March 11th, 2021 at 7:00 PM CST

Simplifying an estate doesn’t have to be complicated. For more details or to ask questions, contact us.

John Poulain - Financial Advisor

John Poulain

YourStyle Financial is extremely proud to welcome John Poulain to our Team! His background in the exempt markets is a great complement to the holistic financial planning, YourStyle is committed to.

In 2006, John started his financial career. He obtained his Mutual Fund and Life Insurance licenses, all while maintaining a management career with Costco Wholesale where he completed 21 years of service. In 2009, John began to seek out non-conventional investment opportunities like Private Investments and Real Estate. He started investing in Real Estate and educating himself on how to help others invest in similar opportunities. As well as being a Financial Advisor with YourStyle Financial, John is a Private Market Specialist and registered as a Dealing Representative with Pinnacle Wealth Brokers, in the exempt market arena.

John prides himself in being a very caring and understanding individual who strives to help others and educate them on all that he and his colleagues know about protecting and growing wealth. He is a long time Winnipeg resident, husband, father and grandfather! So, he really understands the family market.

When he is not devoting his time to others, John loves fishing in the Whiteshell or enjoying a round of golf.

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