Posts by Jason Heath
Which Savings Plans Should A 37-Year-Old With A Military Disability Income Contribute To, And When?
The article “Which Savings Plans Should A 37-Year-Old With A Military Disability Income Contribute To, And When?” was originally published on MoneySense on July 28, 2020. Jason and his wife have registered disability savings plans, and want to know how to prioritize their contributions among various investment accounts. Q. I am 37 with a military disability…
Read MoreThe Cost Of Socially Responsible Investing
The article “The Cost Of Socially Responsible Investing” was originally published on MoneySense on July 22, 2020. Are there enough options available for Canadians who want to invest according to their values – and do you have to compromise on performance or fees to be a socially responsible investor? Socially responsible investing (SRI) has…
Read MoreFive Key Personal Finance Lessons We Should Be Learning From This Crisis
The article “Five Key Personal Finance Lessons We Should Be Learning From This Crisis” was originally published on Financial Post on July 21, 2020. The pandemic has put the financial plans of Canadians to the test and also reminded us why we make such plans to begin with The first half of 2020 has…
Read MoreUnderstanding The 1994 Capital Gains Tax Election
The article “Understanding The 1994 Capital Gains Tax Election” was originally published on MoneySense on July 15, 2020. John was not aware of the $100,000 capital gains exemption that applied until 1994 and wants to know if he can use it to reduce the tax payable on his cottage. Q. I built my cottage in…
Read MorePlanning For Retirement With Little Or No Savings To Draw On
The article “Planning For Retirement With Little Or No Savings To Draw On” was originally published on MoneySense on July 9, 2020. Financial planning advice is often catered to wealthier Canadians. What can retirement look like for those without healthy RRSPs or other savings? Despite their best intentions some Canadians, facing a variety of…
Read MoreTriggering Losses By Transferring Investments To A TFSA
The article “Triggering Losses By Transferring Investments To A TFSA” was originally published on MoneySense on July 2, 2020. Stavros is worried that contributing an investment in kind to his TFSA will trigger the “superficial loss rule.” Q. I just transferred 200 shares of an ETF from my margin account to my TFSA at a…
Read MoreWhat To Consider When Naming Investment Account Beneficiaries
The article “What To Consider When Naming Investment Account Beneficiaries” was originally published on MoneySense on July 24, 2020. Whom you name as your account beneficiary—and whether you name one—can have tax and estate implications. Here’s what you need to know. When opening certain investment accounts, investors may have the option to designate a…
Read MoreRESP Advice For Canadian Citizens Living In The U.S.
The article “RESP Advice For Canadian Citizens Living In The U.S.” was originally published on MoneySense on June 16, 2020. Sohail has become a non-resident of Canada, but still has a RESP account he is contributing to each month. He wants to know how to maximize his Canadian government grants and use the RESP to…
Read MoreHere’s What You Need To Consider Before Taking An Early Retirement Package
The article “Here’s What You Need To Consider Before Taking An Early Retirement Package” was original published on Financial Post on June 11, 2020. Four key things to think about before and after signing on the dotted line The pandemic lockdown and resulting recession have led to a surge in voluntary severance offers for…
Read MoreBorrowing Money To Invest
The article “Borrowing Money To Invest” was originally published on MoneySense on June 10, 2020. Should you open a margin account with your broker, or opt for an RRSP loan? And what are the potential tax benefits and risks? There are different ways to borrow to invest. Opening a margin account A simple option…
Read MoreDoes A Spouse’s Real Estate Ownership Cancel Out First-Time Homebuyer Qualifications?
The article “Does A Spouse’s Real Estate Ownership Cancel Out First-Time Homebuyer Qualifications” was originally published on MoneySense on June 4, 2020. Meredith’s husband purchased a condo before they got married. She’s never lived in it, and wonders if she can still qualify to use the Home Buyers’ Plan or potential tax credits to buy…
Read MoreWhat’s Involved In Moving Investments From A High-fee Advisor To A DIY Setup?
The article “What’s Involved In Moving Investments From A High-fee Advisor To A DIY Setup?” was originally published on MoneySense on May 27, 2020. Brett is concerned about the fees on his mutual funds and wonders if a fee-for-service advisor can help him and his wife transition to managing their own investments. Q. I have…
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