The portfolio managers at Capital Group have spent a lot of time thinking about how life may change over the next decade; here are their thoughts. Covid could be this generation’s Pearl Harbor (Martin Romo) COVID may be looked back…
Understanding Your T-Slips
Every March Canadians focus their attention on gathering their various T-Slips in preparation for filing their income tax returns. These little slips cause a lot of confusion for investors; here is a quick overview of the most common T-slips investors…
Celebrating Women
Celebrating Women This Monday, March 8th is International Women’s Day; a day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls, and raising awareness of the work left to be done. The first International Women’s Day…
Last Call for RRSPs
This Monday, March 1st is the last day you can contribute to your RRSP and receive a tax deduction against your 2020 income. Contributions to your RRSP are a great way to save on taxes; most often they will create a…
Investing for your Age
The March 1st deadline for RRSP contributions is fast approaching, if you are still unsure about making a contribution; here are some guidelines to help you make an informed decision. To start, you need to take your age, anticipated life…
Trying to Choose Between an RRSP and TFSA?
You are not alone; at this time of year, I get a lot of questions around whether it’s better to invest in a Registered Retirement Savings plan (RRSP) or a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Hopefully, this will help you…
Estate Planning with Segregated Funds
Many seniors choose Segregated funds for the estate preservation feature; they can invest in the market to achieve growth potential, without putting their family’s inheritance at undue risk. Segregated (Seg) funds combine the growth potential of regular investment funds but…
What Lies Ahead for Investors in 2021?
2020 was a year none of us will soon forget. It started strongly, with equity markets at all-time highs and unemployment near record lows. But by mid-March, the coronavirus had reached North America after emerging overseas in late 2019. Governments…
Important Tax Numbers
As we settle into 2021, it will not be long before Canadians start focusing their attention on compiling their receipts and look ahead to filing their tax returns. Here are a few important numbers you may need to know. Working…
Act Now, and Save on Your 2020 Taxes
As the final weeks of 2020 draw to a close, most of us are focused on holiday activities. To ensure a fresh start to your 2021, now is the time to implement year-end tax strategies. A quick review can uncover…