Posts by Jason Heath

The article “Is an RRSP loan a good idea?” was originally published in MoneySense on October 28, 2022. Photo by pressfoto from freepik.com. Depending on which tax bracket you’re in and whether you have other debt, you might be better off simply directing what you would put towards loan repayments into regular RRSP contributions. “My…

The article “Where do we pay income tax if we retire abroad?” was originally published in MoneySense on October 26, 2022. Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels. There are tax implications in both countries if Marianna moves to Mexico full-time. Q. We’re thinking about moving to Mexico full-time when we retire. Where would we pay income…

The article “Could a line of credit impact my mortgage application?” was originally published in MoneySense on October 26, 2022. Photo by Antoni Shkraba from Pexels. Line of credit payments and other non-mortgage debt are factored into mortgage affordability calculations. Here’s what you need to know before filing your mortgage application. Prospective house hunters and…

The article “How to set financial goals that are realistic and achievable” was originally published in MoneySense on October 25, 2022. Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels. Goal setting is an important financial strategy, but the key is to set goals that are realistic, relevant and personalized. Consumers and financial professionals sometimes place too much…

The article “My financial advisor overcontributed to my TFSA—now what?” was originally published in MoneySense on October 18, 2022. Photo by Cottonbro from Pexels. Overcontributing to a TFSA can be costly, especially if it goes unnoticed. What can you do if the error was partly the fault of your financial advisor? “My financial advisor asked…

The article “Is now the time for a long-term investor to abandon stocks?” was originally published in MoneySense on October 12, 2022. Photo by William_Potter from Getty Images. It’s been a difficult year for stock investors. Should you move into GICs or mortgage funds to invest for the long term? With the current volatility of today’s…

The article “Financial planning in your 70s” was originally published in MoneySense on October 6, 2022. Photo created by rawpixel.com – www.freepik. Be mindful of these money concerns, even after retirement. When most people think about financial planning, they think about saving and investing for retirement. That is certainly a part of it, but financial…

The article “Could a line of credit impact my mortgage application?” was originally published in MoneySense on October 6, 2022. Photo by Sarandy Westfall on Unsplash. Line of credit payments and other non-mortgage debt are factored into mortgage affordability calculations. Here’s what you need to know before filing your mortgage application. Prospective house hunters and…

The article “When should you withdraw money from your corporation to invest?” was originally published in MoneySense on October 3, 2022. Photo by Felicity Tai from Pexels. Is taking money out of a corporation to invest in RRSPs, TFSAs and real estate a good decision? What happens when you retire or die? “I am a…

The article “Gifting a parent’s assets using a power of attorney” was originally published in MoneySense on September 26, 2022. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels. As power of attorney, does it make sense to divide up a parent’s assets before their death? “I am hoping that someone can give me advice on my mother’s…

The article “Is a vacation home a good investment?” was originally published in MoneySense on September 20, 2022. Photo by Maria Orlova on Pexels. A cottage or other vacation property can provide a great way to unwind and spend time with family. But what are some of the financial implications? The benefits of owning a…