The incoming generation of investors will be younger and much more diverse, with women now partaking of an increasingly prominent role in building and growing family and personal wealth.
When establishing a financial strategy involving other stakeholders, such as paying down a mortgage, develop a written plan that all parties agree on. You can create written point-form agreements for each to sign in areas of investing, registered vehicle planning, debt repayment, etc.
Between the late-1970s and the mid-1990s, the most significant generation in the Canadian workforce referred to as millennials (or Generation Y) was born. As the largest generation by population size in North America, by 2025, three out of …
You don't need to be rich or famous to get involved—everyone can! For example, for just dollars a day you can help feed a child through World Vision. Talk to your advisor about the tax benefits of charitable donations.
In Canada, the government allows a welcome tax break when you save for your child's education. As parents, we need to consider the effect that education will have on the future income and lifestyle of our children.
Summary Perspective on the Market Reaction to Coronavirus It is vital to get some perspective on the market’s recent reaction to the coronavirus outbreak and what that might mean for your investments. What is happening in the markets? The spread of …
Updates on changes to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) services, due dates and programs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
We live in a busy world with the increasing stress of overwork, concerns for our children’s fiscal and career futures, ageing parents, and our retirement, ageing and health concerns. Others are dealing with grief over a family death. Stress weakens …
The world is on hold until hunkering down with their loved ones, or alone, while we await slowing down and halting this wildly fast pandemic spread. There are numerous graphs which give you an overview of the data in graphical format.
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Life insurance designed to pay debt Many owe thousands of dollars on their credit cards. Others who are highly successful entrepreneurs may be millionaires who want to transfer a business to the next generation or sell it entirely free of …
The Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and the Tax-Free Savings Plan (TFSA) offer two different tax advantages to allow your money to grow. Let’s compare to see which or if both are preferred for you.
Life insurance plans offer tax-free death benefits, which protect against lost income if one partner who is a wage earner were to die. It can also be used to pay off a mortgage, credit card or Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) debt.
It is important to plan the most efficient manner of leaving hard-earned assets to heirs. Try to attend to these concepts to maximize your legacy. Keep your testamentary trust (your will) updated. Without an updated will, deceased heirs may be …
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