Suzanne Yar Khan

Suzanne has worked with the Advisor.ca team since 2012. She was a staff editor until 2017 and has since worked as a freelance financial editor and reporter.

Investing

What is a covered call?

Options strategies can provide income in flat or down markets

By Suzanne Yar Khan |October 11, 2023

1 min read

Advisor's Edge

Mother considers assisted dying upon Alzheimer’s diagnosis

What's the advisor's role?

By Suzanne Yar Khan |April 5, 2023

1 min read

Advisor's Edge

Should clients use home equity to fund retirement?

Experts urge caution with this approach

By Suzanne Yar Khan |November 7, 2022

1 min read

Advisor's Edge

Investor’s inheritance, ESG concerns prompt her to switch advisors

Help this client factor in ESG investing and plan for the future

By Suzanne Yar Khan |May 9, 2022

1 min read

Advisor's Edge

DIY investor’s windfall requires unique advice

How do you convince a successful gambler and Bitcoin investor that he needs an advisor?

By Suzanne Yar Khan |February 4, 2022

1 min read

Advisor's Edge

Pandemic creates cross-border employment and tax riddle

Help this U.S.-based couple who moved to Canada to care for an elderly parent

By Suzanne Yar Khan |October 4, 2021

1 min read

Advisor's Edge

Pandemic forces restaurant owner to rethink plans

Help this small business owner avoid becoming another statistic in the Covid-19 “she-cession”

By Suzanne Yar Khan |March 12, 2021

1 min read

Advisor's Edge

Retirement, business succession plans hit Covid-19 speedbump

Experts help this couple prepare for a sale and rethink retirement options

By Suzanne Yar Khan |October 30, 2020

1 min read

Advisor's Edge

Case study: Financial planning for a year abroad

Lining up a job is the easy part. The experts help with budgeting, tax planning and maintaining resident status.

By Suzanne Yar Khan |June 12, 2020

1 min read

Market Insights

Managing a bear market

Tips for adjusting portfolios amid the pandemic

By Suzanne Yar Khan |April 13, 2020

1 min read

Market Insights

Surviving the Amazon effect

Some retailers have made physical locations work

By Suzanne Yar Khan |April 8, 2020

1 min read

Market Insights

Comparing the current crisis to 2008

Similarities, differences and silver linings

By Suzanne Yar Khan |April 6, 2020

1 min read

Market Insights

How consumer stocks have fared in the crisis

Find out which companies have brighter outlooks

By Suzanne Yar Khan |April 1, 2020

1 min read

Market Insights

Pitfalls of dynamic currency hedging

The case for an active strategy

By Suzanne Yar Khan |March 30, 2020

1 min read

Advisor's Edge

Can these parents-to-be afford a house?

With a child and a possible career change on the way, this couple needs a financial plan

By Suzanne Yar Khan |March 27, 2020

1 min read

Market Insights

How low rates impact real assets

Examining real estate and infrastructure

By Suzanne Yar Khan |March 25, 2020

1 min read

Market Insights

Bond risks and opportunities

Analyzing low rates as Covid-19 spreads

By Suzanne Yar Khan |March 18, 2020

1 min read

Market Insights

Are real assets still defensive?

An uncertain economy means uncertain cash flows

By Suzanne Yar Khan |March 16, 2020

1 min read

Market Insights

How companies tackle carbon challenges

Upfront costs will result in long-term benefits

By Suzanne Yar Khan |March 11, 2020

1 min read

Market Insights

How Covid-19 is impacting China’s economy

Company debt levels pose a serious challenge

By Suzanne Yar Khan |March 9, 2020

1 min read

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