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…
Post-Pandemic Financial Planning
FP Canada recently commissioned two studies on Canadians’ financial confidence, and as Financial Planner I found the results unsettling. One study found that nearly 40% of respondents revealed they were so financially stretched that they could not withstand another financial…
Understanding the language of Wills
Acting as an executor can be rewarding work, however if you don’t have a solid legal background, it can be a little confusing. You can hire experts to help you, however it is important that you understand the estate documents.…
Tax Tips in a Unique Year
For many Canadians, receiving CERB in 2020 combined with not having as may deductions will cause their tax returns to look quite different this year. In some cases, people who would normally receive a refund, may end up owing tax.…