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FHSA Considerations for 2024
With the launch of the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) in 2023, many Canadians opened accounts to start saving for...
RRSP or TFSA: Which one makes sense for you?
At first glance, many investors are left wondering whether they should invest in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or an...
Prepare yourself for a long retirement
We all want to live long lives. We all expect to live long lives. But are we financially prepared for...
6 ways to protect yourself against cyber threats
As a long-term investor, you know following time-tested investment principles can help you manage financial risk. Using the same principles...
5 smart strategies for your tax refund
If you’ve received a tax refund this year, you may be wondering what to do with the money. Before we...
Canada Pension Plan survivor benefits: What happens to your benefits at death?
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) pension is designed to provide a modest stream of income to Canadian retirees. For those...
Retiring from work: A women’s perspective
To save for retirement with confidence, it’s important to think about when you want to retire and how you want...
Are you still planning to retire early?
Have your retirement plans changed because of COVID-19? If so, you have plenty of company. Nearly eight million Canadians say...
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...
2024 tax facts: What you need to know
It’s that time of year again, and the deadline for filing your 2023 taxes is just around the corner. With...
Instant replay: Unretirement and the new retirement
In February 2022, the greatest quarterback of all time announced his retirement from professional sports at the age of 44....
When should you begin receiving CPP and OAS?
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) retirement benefits both have a normal start date of age 65....
What are the pros and cons of joint ownership with adult children?
Harry is a 68-year-old widower who is exploring strategies to make his estate plan more efficient. One way to do...
Trust Reporting Rules Changes In Canada In 2024
Trusts are an important planning tool for many Canadian households. Some benefits can include tax planning opportunities, and estate management....
Do you and your partner share the same vision for retirement?
You and your partner may agree on many key issues facing you at your current stage of life, such as...
Pre-retirees: Plan now for health care and long-term care costs
If you’re close to retirement, you’ll have several financial issues to consider. But you’ll want to pay attention to one...
Finding Financial Empowerment in Mortgage Renewals
Many Canadians find themselves at the crossroads of financial decisions as their mortgage renewal date approaches. Today, families are reassessing...
Crunching the Contribution Calculations as the RRSP Deadline Looms
The approaching 2023 RRSP deadline is like a financial compass pointing toward the need for decisive action. Are you prepared?...
Automatic Investing
What is Automatic Investing? While data shows that younger generations are challenging old adages related to personal finance, there are...
2023 Financial Checklist
As the calendar page turns toward the year’s end, it is time to take stock and do an annual check...
