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Maximizing Spousal RRSP Contributions In Your 70s
The article “Maximizing Spousal RRSP Contributions In Your 70s” was originally published on MoneySense on March 22, 2021. Don wants to know exactly when is the cutoff for contributions in his wife’s case, and when to convert the savings to a registered retirement income fund (RRIF). Q. My wife will turn…
Should You Always Split Your Pension Income?
The article “Should You Always Split Your Pension Income?” was originally published on MoneySense on March 15, 2021. Narayan wants to know the best ways to save income tax, given the disparity between his income and his wife’s. Q. Is it always advantageous to use pension income splitting? I have…
How To Invest Down Payment Funds While Timing The Real Estate Market
The article “How To Invest Down Payment Funds While Timing The Real Estate Market” was originally published on MoneySense on March 8, 2021. Liz sold her home in anticipation of becoming an empty nester, but prices keep rising while she rents and waits to buy again. Q. Five years after buying…
These Tax Changes Could Open Up More Options For Real Estate Investors, Homeowners And Renters Of All Ages
The article “These Tax Changes Could Open Up More Options For Real Estate Investors, Homeowners And Renters Of All Ages” was originally published in Financial Post on March 2, 2021. Tax incentives may be more effective than disincentives to benefit the housing market There was no federal budget in 2020…
Tax Implications Of Building A Laneway Suite
The article “Tax Implications Of Building A Laneway Suite” was originally published on MoneySense on March 1, 2021. Any time a homeowner becomes a landlord, there may be GST/HST and income tax owing—and the amounts can be quite large. Q. I read your “capital gains on subdivided land” article—very nice piece. I have…
You May Be Able To Claim These Commonly Overlooked Medical Expenses On Your Tax Return
The article “You May Be Able To Claim These Commonly Overlooked Medical Expenses On Your Tax Return” was originally published on MoneySense on February 23, 2021. Several medical expenses are eligible for a tax credit. Here are a few Canadians should consider at tax time. Whether you do your own…
How Do Mortgage Brokers Get Paid?
The article “How Do Mortgage Brokers Get Paid?” was originally published on MoneySense on February 27, 2021. Adil is about to close on a home purchase and is surprised that his mortgage broker is asking for a cash payment for the broker fee before the funds are advanced. Q. Is it…
Financial Planning In Your 70s
The article “Financial Planning In Your 70s” was originally published on MoneySense on February 9, 2021. Be mindful of these money concerns, even after retirement. When most people think about financial planning, they think about saving and investing for retirement. That is a part of it, but financial planning is…
When Are Tax-Deferred And Tax-Free Accounts Actually Taxable?
The article “When Are Tax-Deferred And Tax-Free Accounts Actually Taxable?” was originally published on MoneySense on February 2, 2021. A new investor, Tawheeda is looking for clarification on the tax payable on U.S. and Canadian stocks in her RRSP and TFSA. Q. I saw your blog online; thank you so much…
Life Expectancy Is One Of The Great Unknowns In Retirement Planning, But These Strategies Cover You No Matter What
The article “Life Expectancy Is One Of The Great Unknowns In Retirement Planning, But These Strategies Cover You No Matter What” was originally published on Financial Post on January 27, 2021. Here are some strategies for both a long and short retirement Life expectancy is an important, albeit challenging factor…
What To Consider If You Still Have RRSP Contribution Room
The article “What To Consider If You Still Have RRSP Contribution Room” was originally published on MoneySense on January 25, 2021. With just weeks left before the contribution deadline, a Certified Financial Planner rounds up key facts and common RRSP myths. Registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) have been around since…
Capital Gains On Subdivided Land
The article “Capital Gains On Subdivided Land” was originally published on MoneySense on January 18, 2021. Devon was lucky enough to buy a lot that he was able to subdivide, sell some of the land and build a house on the rest. Does he owe tax? Q. Our primary residence of…
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