Posts by Jason Heath

The article “4 strategies for income splitting with a lower-income spouse” was originally published in MoneySense on June 26, 2023. Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich from Pexels. If one spouse does not work, is it beneficial for the other to invest and buy stocks in their name? The tax implications depend on the account type. “What…

The article “Should you transfer your DC pension plan to a discount brokerage?” was originally published in MoneySense on June 26, 2023. Photo by Ono Kosuki from Pexels. “I have been with the same employer for nearly 20 years and have participated in the company’s DC RPP for nearly that whole time. A few years…

The article “What to do when you overcontribute to your RRSP” was originally published in MoneySense on June 19, 2023. Photo by Ono Kosuki from Pexels. If you’ve accidentally overcontributed to your RRSP, you’ll pay a tax penalty. Here are your options for promptly correcting the mistake. “I overcontributed to my RRSP by accident, and…

The article “What expenses can you deduct when renovating a rental property?” was originally published in MoneySense on June 13, 2023. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels. The purpose of the renovations, as well as the occupancy of the building, can influence whether the expenses are tax deductible or not. “I am trying to understand…

The article “Should you accelerate your mortgage payments—or invest?” was originally published in MoneySense on June 12, 2023. Photo by Blue Bird from Pexels. Chantal wants to pay down debt, invest and buy a property down south but isn’t sure which to prioritize. “My husband and I are struggling with the classic “do we pay…

The article “What to do with U.S. dollar RRSPs in retirement” was originally published in MoneySense on June 5, 2023. Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels. If you already have a Canadian dollar RRIF, should you roll the U.S. dollar RRSP into the RRIF, or open a U.S. dollar RRIF and keep the accounts separate?…

The article “Should this DIY investor go all in on this international ETF?” was originally published in MoneySense on May 29, 2023. Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels. You can exclusively hold international ETFs in any Canadian account, without paying a penalty. But there are taxes and diversification to consider, too. “I am seriously considering…

The article “Do non-residents pay tax on CPP? What if you live in the U.S.?” was originally published in MoneySense on May 23, 2023. Photo by Mike Jones from Pexels. Withholding tax is generally the only Canadian tax a non-resident pays for their CPP pension, and the tax burden is even smaller for non-residents living…

The article “Should you transfer your DC pension plan to a discount brokerage?” was originally published in MoneySense on May 8, 2023. Photo by Ono Kosuki from Pexels. Can you transfer funds out of your registered pension plan (RPP) and invest them yourself to reduce investment fees? Find out. ” I have been with the…

The article “Market-linked GICs: The pros and cons for investors” was originally published in MoneySense on May 1, 2023. Photo by Andrés Góngora from Pexels. These GICs track the markets, offering low risk and some upside potential to investors. Here’s how to know if market-tracked GICs are for you. “My bank is suggesting market-tracking GICs…