Posts by Jason Heath
Incorporated Business Owners: Should You Pay Yourself A Salary?
The article “Incorporated business owners: Should you pay yourself a salary?” was originally published in MoneySense on September 8, 2021. Photo by fauxels from Pexels. If you own an incorporated business, you can pay yourself a salary—but sometimes it’s the wrong choice. When it comes to their own compensation, a business owner with a corporation…
Read MoreHow To Minimize Tax And Maximize Impact When Passing Your Savings To The Next Generation
The article “How to minimize tax and maximize impact when passing your savings to the next generation” was originally published in Financial Post on August 30, 2021. Photo by N Voitkevich from Pexels. Jason Heath: If you have more money than you’ll need in retirement, consider putting these strategies to use A point may come…
Read MoreTransferring Employer Pensions To LIRAs, LIFs and RRSPs
The article “Transferring employer pensions to LIRAs, LIFs and RRSPs?” was originally published in MoneySense on August 30, 2021. Photo by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels. Q. I have a new LIRA valued at $102,500 from leaving an old employer. Can I transfer this money to a LIF, then to an RRSP? –Andrew A. With the Great Resignation looming, many…
Read MoreHome Buyers: How Large Should Your Down Payment Be?
The article “Home buyers: How large should your down payment be?” was originally published in MoneySense on August 23, 2021. Photo by SHVETS production from Pexels. Is it best to maximize your down payment on a house or condo purchase, or keep some money to invest? When you buy a house or a condo, there…
Read MoreHow Much Should You Withdraw From Your RRIF?
The article “How much should you withdraw from your RRIF?” was originally published in MoneySense on August 16, 2021. Sandy wants to deplete a registered retirement income fund by age 90 and wonders how much to take out each year. Q. I am 78 and have $330,000 in my RRIF account. How much should I withdraw…
Read MoreAre Interest Payments Tax Deductible?
The article “Are interest payments tax deductible?” was originally published in MoneySense on August 9, 2021. Interest paid may be tax deductible under the right circumstances. Find out which scenario might apply to you. Taxpayers may be eligible to claim a tax deduction for interest paid on a loan or mortgage. According to Canada Revenue…
Read MoreCan You Change Your Mind About Taking CPP Early?
The article “Can you change your mind about taking CPP early?” was originally published in MoneySense on August 3, 2021. Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels. Rena started receiving Canada Pension Plan benefits at age 60 and wants to know if she can now defer the pension, or if other options are available. Q. I am…
Read MoreDivorce Over 50: Managing Your Finances If You Find Yourself Single In The Run-up To Retirement
The article “Divorce over 50: managing your finances if you find yourself single in the run-up to retirement” was originally published in MoneySense on July 28, 2021. Photo by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels. “Grey divorce” is on the rise—and it can have significant financial impacts, from daily cash flow to tax planning and retirement savings.…
Read MoreNew Rules Boost Financial Protection For Seniors, But Getting Them To Opt In Can Be A Delicate Process
The article “New rules boost financial protection for seniors, but getting them to opt in can be a delicate process” was originally published in Financial Post on July 27, 2021. CSA introduces trusted contacts, temporary holds on transactions for seniors and investors with diminished mental capacity. The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have introduced a requirement…
Read MoreCan You Receive A Government Pension If You Live Outside Of Canada?
The article “Can you receive a government pension if you live outside of Canada?” was originally published on MoneySense on July 19, 2021. Photo by Frida Aguilar Estrada on Unsplash. Helen wants to know if her father can receive Old Age Security benefits, despite not living in Canada for many years. Q. My father, who was…
Read MoreRESP Guide: Making The Shift From Saving For Your Child’s Post-Secondary Education, To Funding It.
The article “RESP guide: Making the shift from saving for your child’s post-secondary education, to funding it” was originally published on MoneySense on July 12, 2021. Photo by Zen Chung from Pexels. Parents may spend years contributing to Registered Education Savings Plans for their kids, but only realize when it’s time to pay for college…
Read MoreAre You Entitled To Anything When Your Ex-spouse Dies?
The article “Are you entitled to anything when your ex-spouse dies?” was originally published on MoneySense on July 5, 2021. Photo by Teona Swift from Pexels. Ginette wonders if she can claim survivor benefits although she and her late former husband were no longer together. Q. My ex-husband died a month ago. Am I allowed any…
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