Posts by Jason Heath
Collecting CPP And OAS While Living In The U.S.
The article “Collecting CPP And OAS While Living In The U.S.” was originally published on MoneySense on March 7, 2017. Brian wants to start collecting his CPP and OAS pensions while working in the U.S. Can he? And should he? Q: I am employed in the USA with a good income. I will be 67 in…
Read MoreHow To Know A Spousal RRSP Is Right For You
Wayne’s wife has no RRSP room, so he’s hoping she can use some of his. But there’s a better way. Q: I have lots of room in my RRSPs, but I am retired on a lower income. My wife still works and has no room in her RRSPs. Is there a way for her to use…
Read MoreBanks’ Dirty Little Secret: You Can Hold Your Mortgage In Your RRSP — But Is It Worth The Trouble?
The article “Banks’ Dirty Little Secret: You Can Hold Your Mortgage In Your RRSP — But Is It Worth The Trouble?” was originally published on Financial Post on February 27, 2017. There are a lot of reasons why holding your mortgage in your RRSP is appealing. And there are a lot of people who could…
Read MoreWhat To Do With Unused RESP Money
The article “What To Do With Unused RESP Money” was originally published on February 21, 2017 on MoneySense. Kevin has $54,000 in an RESP but his children have completed their educations. Now what? Q: My wife and I have a son aged 25 years old and a daughter age 27 years old who have both completed…
Read MoreThere’s More To The RRSP Than Mutual Funds and ETFs, But You Have To Tread Cautiously
The article “There’s More To The RRSP Than Mutual Funds and ETFs, But You Have To Tread Cautiously” was originally published on Financial Post on February 17, 2017. At this time of year, we are bombarded by marketing to buy the same RRSP investments we have always purchased in the past. For most Canadians, the…
Read MoreHow Much Should You Pay in Investment Fees?
The article “How Much Should You Pay in Investment Fees?” was originally published on MoneySense on February 14, 2017. Fee info is hard to find online. Here’s advice Q: What do you think the fees for investment management at, let’s say, RBC, TD, BMO, or any of the big banks should be for a portfolio of $1.2…
Read MoreYield Matters So Here’s A Primer On High-Dividend-Paying Stock, Bond and ETF Options to Fund Your RRSP
The article “Yield Matters So Here’s A Primer On High-Dividend-Paying Stock, Bond and ETF Options to Fund Your RRSP” was originally published on Financial Post on February 7, 2017. Interest rates have stayed lower so much longer than most would have expected after the 2008 financial crisis. The U.S. Federal Reserve has begun raising interest…
Read MoreFiling Taxes While Holding U.S. Investments in Canada
The article “Filing Taxes While Holding U.S. Investments in Canada” was originally published on MoneySense on January 7, 2017. Does moving U.S. dollar investments from the U.S. to Canada make a difference? Q: I have investment money that originated with a U.S. management company, but I moved it to a Canadian management company, keeping it in…
Read MoreHow To Earn Tax-Efficient Dividend Income
The article “How To Earn Tax-Efficient Dividend Income” was originally published on MoneySense on January 31, 2017. Just know that your dividends will turn up on your tax return whether you like it or not. Q: If I am holding stocks that pay a dividend in a taxable account, would it be better to enrol…
Read MoreThe RRSP Is Turning 60 This Year, But It Isn’t Planning A Retirement Of Its Own Any Time Soon
The article “The RRSP Is Turning 60 This Year, But It Isn’t Planning A Retirement Of Its Own Any Time Soon” was originally published on Financial Post on January 31, 2017. The Registered Retirement Savings Plan is turning 60 this year. As the RRSP approaches the typical retirement age, participation has been declining and it…
Read MoreInvesting In Canada As A U.S. Resident
The article “Investing In Canada As A U.S. Resident” was originally published on MoneySense on January 24, 2017. Margaret has received an inheritance in Canada, but lives in the U.S. What should be her next steps? Q: I am a Canadian citizen. I live in the USA with a permanent residency card. I have come into an…
Read MoreWhen Not To Apply For OAS
The article “When Not To Apply For OAS” was original published on MoneySense on January 17, 2017. Depending on your income, an OAS application could be a huge mistake. Q: I retired early at 60 and I am now 65. I opted to collect my CPP at 60. Now at 65, I am collecting my Old…
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