Since the increase in the Capital Gains inclusion rate in the recent Federal Budget we have had a lot of questions about Capital Gains on various investments, and how the increase will affect Canadian taxpayers. What is a capital gain…
Insuring the Cottage Properly
This weekend officially kicks off the start of cottage season. Many of us will be heading north to clean up and open the cabin for the 2024 season. Once you are finished cleaning out the cobwebs and putting the boat…
Financial Lessons Learned from my Mother
Mother’s Day is a special day dedicated to recognizing all the strong, independent, hardworking, and selfless women in our lives. Our mothers have helped shape us into the people we are today and taught us many valuable life lessons along…
10 Things to Do with Your Tax Refund
Well, with April 30th in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to turn our attention from receipts and filing compliance to what to do with our refunds. Understanding the urge to spend it on travel, shopping or dining, here are a…