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Crystal Mirkazemi   -   Jun 22, 2026 The Policy That Paid Twice
The Policy That Paid Twice

The first cheque arrived after a heart attack. The second arrived seven years later after a cancer diagnosis. Neither was expected. Both changed the outcome.

Crystal Mirkazemi   -   Jun 11, 2026 Is Diversification enough on its own?
Is Diversification enough on its own?

A skilled active manager holds both truths simultaneously: they diversify enough to avoid catastrophic single-stock risk, while concentrating enough to generate alpha (excess return above the benchmark).

When Giving Became Strategy: Charitable Tax Credits in Canada
Crystal Mirkazemi   -   Jun 29, 2026 When Giving Became Strategy: Charitable Tax Credits in Canada

Charitable giving in Canada was once seen as a simple act of goodwill, such as personal, values-driven, and largely separate from financial planning. Today, the charitable tax credit system has transformed philanthropy into a strategic tool.

by Crystal Mirkazemi
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Crystal Mirkazemi   -   Jun 29, 2026 When Giving Became Strategy: Charitable Tax Credits in Canada
When Giving Became Strategy: Charitable Tax Credits in Canada

Charitable giving in Canada was once seen as a simple act of goodwill, such as personal, values-driven, and largely separate from financial planning. Today, the charitable tax credit system has transformed philanthropy into a strategic tool.

by Crystal Mirkazemi
Crystal Mirkazemi   -   Jun 22, 2026 The Policy That Paid Twice
The Policy That Paid Twice

The first cheque arrived after a heart attack. The second arrived seven years later after a cancer diagnosis. Neither was expected. Both changed the outcome.

by Crystal Mirkazemi
Crystal Mirkazemi   -   Jun 11, 2026 Is Diversification enough on its own?
Is Diversification enough on its own?

A skilled active manager holds both truths simultaneously: they diversify enough to avoid catastrophic single-stock risk, while concentrating enough to generate alpha (excess return above the benchmark).

by Crystal Mirkazemi
Crystal Mirkazemi   -   May 28, 2026 Mutual funds have become increasingly popular
Mutual funds have become increasingly popular

Mutual funds have become increasingly popular. One reason for their popularity is because mutual funds have consistently outperformed traditional investments such as savings accounts, GICs, and term deposits, over the long term.

by Crystal Mirkazemi
Crystal Mirkazemi   -   May 21, 2026 How next-generation gene therapies are rewriting the future of medicine
How next-generation gene therapies are rewriting the future of medicine

For decades, medicine has treated symptoms. Gene therapy aims to treat the cause. By targeting the root of genetic disorders, this revolutionary approach has the potential to cure diseases once thought untreatable.

by Crystal Mirkazemi
Crystal Mirkazemi   -   May 18, 2026 The Illusion of Relief: Why Markets Are Repricing Reality
The Illusion of Relief: Why Markets Are Repricing Reality

While the U.S. economy has become less sensitive to oil shocks compared to the 1970s, inflation remains persistent enough to keep central banks cautious. The Federal Reserve is not operating in a vacuum, it is responding to a system where inflation has proven more resilient than expected.

by Crystal Mirkazemi
Crystal Mirkazemi   -   May 14, 2026 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Drafting a Shareholders' Agreement
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Drafting a Shareholders' Agreement

A shareholders' agreement is one of the most important documents a private corporation can have. When agreement is funded with life insurance, it can also create significant financial advantages.

by Crystal Mirkazemi
Vancouver City News   -   May 04, 2026 The Home Bias Is Costing You More Than You Think
The Home Bias Is Costing You More Than You Think

Most Canadian portfolios are not diversified. They are concentrated — by geography, by currency, and by structure.

by Crystal Mirkazemi
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