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Financial checklist for newer parents
If you’re a new parent, or even if you’ve been one for a little while, you’re no doubt filled with...
How are your investments taxed?
It’s officially tax season, which means your mailbox is probably full of envelopes marked “Important tax documents enclosed.” With so...
30 year mortgages: Good or bad?
For many Canadians, your house is often the largest single purchase you will make during your lifetime. Recent Changes: What’s...
Time for some financial spring cleaning
Spring is here — which means it’s once again time to wash the windows, organize your cabinets and steam your...
How to plan for your financial goals
You can start by answering these questions: What is your specific goal? What obstacle do you face in achieving this...
Put your tax refund to work
Most of us probably don’t enjoy preparing our taxes, but there’s often a reward at the end — a tax...
What you own matters, and so does where you own it
We all know asset allocation is important — but did you know asset location is? Asset allocation is the mix of...
Filing your taxes: DIY or hire a professional?
Considering whether to complete your taxes yourself or hire a tax professional? Here are some pros and cons of each...
Look past these life insurance myths
Most people recognize the need for life insurance – but many still don’t have any, or have the wrong type...
Dividends: Reinvest or not?
As you may know, some businesses pass along part of their profits to investors in the form of dividends. If...
Don’t play politics with your portfolio
Like many Canadians, you may wonder how election outcomes affect financial markets. You may also wonder whether you should change...
Are annuities a wise investment choice for retirement?
When it comes to financial planning and securing a stable retirement, annuities are often overlooked or misunderstood. Annuities can provide a guaranteed...
What Bank of Canada rate decreases may mean for your portfolio
Why does the Bank of Canada cut the interest rate? The Bank of Canada (BoC) meets eight times a year...
What is Sustainable Investing?
Sustainable investing enables you to invest your money in a socially conscious way according to your personal preferences and values....
Can You Benefit from Income Splitting?
Income splitting is a strategy that aims to level out income earned by married or common-law spouses with the goal...
What to expect from a financial review
The COVID-19 pandemic may have unsettled many aspects of your life – including your financial situation. Even if your employment...
Top questions about principal residence exemption
What is the principal residence exemption? The principal residence exemption generally allows you to sell your home, i.e., your principal...
Charitable giving using life insurance
As her family all gathered to sit down at the Thanksgiving dinner table, Mable felt she had an extra-special reason...
Your year-end checklist
As 2024 comes to a close, consider reviewing your current financial situation with the help of your Edward Jones advisor...
Mortgage or RRSP: What should you focus on?
It’s a common dilemma for many Canadians – should you pay down your mortgage or contribute to a Registered Retirement...
