The article “What the Bank of Mom and Dad should consider when dispensing money — especially if it might want to be paid back someday” was originally published in Financial Post on July 4, 2022. PHOTO BY JIM WELLS/CALGARY SUN/QMI AGENCY FILES. Jason Heath:...
The article “What is the benefit of a graduated rate estate when doing estate planning?” was originally published in Financial Post on June 17, 2022. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO. Here’s a little-known tax tip that could save your family money...
The article “Here’s how to accelerate your retirement timeline, without taking on too much risk” was originally published in Financial Post on June 6, 2022. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO. Jason Heath: Those approaching retirement can consider...
The article “How should I invest the $260,000 my father left me in his will?” was originally published in Financial Post on June 3, 2022. Photo by GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO. Both debt repayment and investing are good options, financial planner says Q: I’m...
The article “FP Answers: Am I on track to retire in 25 years if I have $350,000 saved now?” was originally published in Financial Post on May 6, 2022. Photo by GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO. Q: I’m 40 years old and want to retire at age 65 with an after-tax net...
The article “There’s an upside to higher interest rates, despite the pain to borrowers” was originally published in Financial Post on May 2, 2022. PHOTO BY JUSTIN TANG/BLOOMBERG FILES. One eventual benefit is that borrowers will have a more realistic...
The article “Here’s what the soaring inflation rate means for your retirement” was originally published in Financial Post on March 22, 2022. PHOTO BY CHLOE CUSHMAN/NATIONAL POST ILLUSTRATION FILES. Jason Heath: Time horizon and effects of...
The article “Can I save tax by transferring an investment property to a corporation?” was originally published in Financial Post on March 11, 2022. Photo by ERNEST DOROSZUK/TORONTO SUN/POSTMEDIA FILES. The potential transfer of the property presents an...
The article “The RRSP has fallen from grace, but there are still plenty of good reasons to contribute” was originally published in Financial Post on February 22, 2022. PHOTO BY CHLOE CUSHMAN/NATIONAL POST ILLUSTRATION FILES. Jason Heath: Savers who ignore...
The article “Four key things to consider if you are planning to retire this year” was originally published in Financial Post on February 1, 2022. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO FILES. When should you start CPP? What’s the best RRIF strategy?...
The article “Why cash isn’t always the best gift, especially when it comes to your kids” was originally published in Financial Post on December 29, 2021. PHOTO BY FRANCIS RACINE/CORNWALL STANDARD-FREEHOLDER/POSTMEDIA NETWORK FILES. Instead of giving...
The article “A deep dive into the ‘strategic’ capital gain and loss planning you should do this year.” was originally published in Financial Post on December 3, 2021. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES. When capital gains are inevitable, use these...