Posts by Jason Heath
FP Answers: When Should I Take CPP?
The article “FP Answers: When should I take CPP?” was originally published in Financial Post on July 20, 2022. Photo by Kampus Production of Pexels The timing for collecting benefits is more important than seniors think FP Answers has received a mountain of questions about the Canada Pension Plan, from who qualifies to how it…
Read MoreAre Fees Payable For Acting As A Power Of Attorney?
The article “Are fees payable for acting as a power of attorney?” was originally published in MoneySense on July 19, 2022. Photo by Kaboompics.com from Pexels Can you be paid for a role as an attorney for property, in particular, after the position has already been resigned? Can a fee for power of attorney be…
Read MoreWhat The Bank Of Mom And Dad Should Consider When Dispensing Money — Especially If It Might Want To Be Paid Back Someday
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 RDNE Stock project from Pexels. Jason Heath: There are income tax, family law and estate planning factors to…
Read MoreShould I Sell And Rent Or Get A Reverse Mortgage?
The article “Should I sell and rent or get a reverse mortgage?” was originally published in MoneySense on July 4, 2022. Photo by Alex P from Pexels. What to consider before selling your home or getting a reverse mortgage. The math reveals the real costs for retirees. I’m an 82-year-old widowed woman, and my savings…
Read MoreWhat Are The Taxes On Transferring Real Estate To Your Kids?
Joan and her partner own the condo her son lives in, but they want to transfer ownership to him. What are the tax implications? We purchased a condo for our son, who has been using it as his principal residence for over 10 years. He has made improvements, but the title is in our name.…
Read MoreCapital Gains, Taxes And More: The Implications Of Inheriting Real Estate
The article “Capital gains, taxes and more: The implications of inheriting real estate” was originally published in MoneySense on June 20, 2022. Photo Greta Hoffman from Pexels. There are tax, estate and other implications when inheriting real estate, even from family. I’ve been reading a lot of articles on how taxation works for inherited property.…
Read MoreHow Much Are Withholding Taxes On RRSPs And RRIFs?
The article “How much are withholding taxes on RRSPs and RRIFs?” was originally published in MoneySense on June 13, 2022. Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels. Anne wants to take extra RRIF withdrawals beyond her annual minimum amount and is worried about the tax implications. I need to withdraw $6,600 from my RRIF over the…
Read MoreHere’s How To Accelerate Your Retirement Timeline, Without Taking On Too Much Risk
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 Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels. Jason Heath: Those approaching retirement can consider these strategies to shave time off their financial independence date According to Statistics Canada, the average retirement…
Read MoreShould You Borrow To Invest With The Smith Manoeuvre?
The article “Should you borrow to invest with the Smith Manoeuvre?” was originally published in MoneySense on June 6, 2022. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels. Warren is trying to crunch the numbers on borrowing to invest using a strategy often referred to as the Smith Manoeuvre. Do you know of any Smith Manoeuvre calculators?…
Read MoreWhere To Start Investing With ETFs In Your 20s
The article “Where to start investing with ETFs in your 20s” was originally published in MoneySense on May 30, 2022. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels. Learning about investing in your 20s can be as fun as it is challenging. Here are some thought-starters. I want to help my 20-year-old daughter start investing in ETFs.…
Read MoreThe Tax Implications Of Owning Multiple Properties During Probate
The article “The tax implications of owning multiple properties during probate” was originally published in MoneySense on May 24, 2022. Photo by Erik Mclean from Pexels. When a spouse passes away, what are the tax, probate and mortgage implications for multiple properties? My husband passed away in January this year. About six years ago he…
Read MoreShould You Loan Money To Someone Who Is House Rich And Cash Poor?
The article “Should you loan money to someone who is house rich and cash poor?” was originally published in MoneySense on May 17, 2022. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels. Loaning money to someone who is house rich and cash poor requires some consideration. Even when it involves family. My daughter is 60, divorced, owns…
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