Here is a collection of articles we have published so you can stay informed!
Principal Residence Exemption: Would A Senior Get A Tax Credit For Selling Their House If They Move Out?
The article "Principal residence exemption: Would a senior get a tax credit for selling their house if they move out?" was originally published in MoneySense on January 5, 2022. Photo by Georg Arthur Pflueger on Unsplash. Sometimes, seniors must move out of their...
Why Cash Isn’t Always The Best Gift, Especially When It Comes To Your Kids
The article "Why cash isn't always the best gift, especially when it comes to your kids" was originally published in Financial Post on December 29, 2021. PHOTO BY FRANCIS RACINE/CORNWALL STANDARD-FREEHOLDER/POSTMEDIA NETWORK FILES. Instead of giving your children a...
How To Leave Money To Your Grandkids
The article "How to leave money to your grandkids" was originally published in MoneySense on December 28, 2021. Photo by Ekaterina Shakharova on Unsplash. In my experience, most people leave their entire estate to their children. But you can name other people to...
CPP vs RRSP: Can You Transfer Your CPP To An RRSP?
The article "CPP vs RRSP: Can you transfer your CPP to an RRSP?" was originally published in MoneySense on December 20, 2021.Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels. Is it possible to transfer CPP to RRSP? The answer is a quick one, but there’s more to an CPP and...
What Are The Tax Benefits Of Donating To Charity?
The article "What are the tax benefits of donating to charity?" was originally published in MoneySense on December 14, 2021.Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels. ’Tis the season for giving and some may be wondering how donating to charity saves tax on your tax...
What’s Involved With An Owner Withdrawal Of Cash From A Corporation
The article "What’s involved with an owner withdrawal of cash from a corporation" was originally published in MoneySense on December 6, 2021. Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels. Linda is approaching retirement with cash in her corporation. She wonders how to withdraw it...
A Deep Dive Into The ‘Strategic’ Capital Gain And Loss Planning You Should Do This Year
The article "A deep dive into the 'strategic' capital gain and loss planning you should do this year." was originally published in Financial Post on December 3, 2021. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES. When capital gains are inevitable, use these strategies to reduce your tax....
How To Invest As A Teenager In Canada
The article "How to invest as a teenager in Canada" was originally published in MoneySense on November 29, 2021. Photo by Creative Christians on Unsplash. Birthday money burning a hole? Read our "investing for teens" guide for where to invest, how to buy...
Do RRIF Beneficiaries Pay Tax?
The article "Do RRIF beneficiaries pay tax?" was originally published in MoneySense on November 22, 2021. Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels. Is it possible to avoid tax as a RRIF beneficiary? Find out if timing could be an issue, as well as rules around...
Could A Line Of Credit Impact My Mortgage Application?
The article "Could a line of credit impact my mortgage application?" was originally published in MoneySense on November 16, 2021. Photo by Sarandy Westfall on Unsplash. Line of credit payments and other non-mortgage debt are factored into mortgage affordability...
Should You Take RRSP Withdrawals To Pay Down Debt?
The article "Should you take RRSP withdrawals to pay down debt?" was originally published in MoneySense on November 9, 2021. Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels. With a partner out of work, this reader is considering a RRSP withdrawal to try to reduce her mortgage...
FP Answers: What Effect Will Changing Employers Have On My Investment Strategy?
The article "FP Answers: What effect will changing employers have on my investment strategy?" was originally published by Julie Cazzin with Brenda Hiscock, on November 5, 2021 in Financial Post. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO FILES. Wilson's new job offers a lot...
Surging Real Estate Wealth Is A Golden Opportunity For Some To Accelerate Retirement Plans
The article "Surging real estate wealth is a golden opportunity for some to accelerate retirement plans" was originally published in Financial Post on November 2, 2021. PHOTO BY GIGI SUHANIC/NATIONAL POST ILLUSTRATION. Some British Columbia and Ontario residents could...
How To Draw Money Out Of Your Corporation In Retirement
The article "How to draw money out of your corporation in retirement" was originally published in MoneySense on November 2, 2021. Photo by Maria Lupan on Unsplash. When you have money saved in a corporation, retirement planning can be a little more complicated. But it...
Business Owners, Don’t Neglect Your CDA Account – It’s A Beautiful Thing
The article "Business owners, don’t neglect your CDA account – it’s a beautiful thing" was originally published in Canadian Family Offices on October 29, 2021. Photo by GETTY IMAGES. It keeps track of the cash your corporation can pay out as a tax-free capital...
Business Owners, Don’t Neglect Your CDA Account – It’s A Beautiful Thing
The article "Business owners, don’t neglect your CDA account – it’s a beautiful thing" was originally published in Canadian Family Offices on October 29, 2021. Photo by GETTY IMAGES. It keeps track of the cash your corporation can pay out as a tax-free capital...
Affordability Tips For First-Time Home Buyers To Securing A Mortgage
The article "Affordability tips for first-time home buyers to securing a mortgage" was originally published in MoneySense on October 28, 2021. Photo by Jessica Bryant via Pexels. Irene and her partner want to buy a house with savings, some help from her dad and a...
Reasons To Consider Early RRSP And RRIF Withdrawals
The article "Reasons to consider early RRSP and RRIF withdrawals" was originally published in MoneySense on October 19, 2021. Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels. I get a lot of reader-submitted questions about early RRSP and RRIF withdrawals and how much to take out....
Joint Tenancy Vs Tenancy In Common in Canada: Changing Ownership Of Assets For Married And Common-Law Partners
The article "Joint tenancy vs tenancy in common in Canada: Changing ownership of assets for married and common-law partners" was originally published in MoneySense on October 14, 2021. Photo by cottonbro from Pexels. The tax implications of changing land owned jointly...
How Much To Take Out Of Your RRSP In Your 60s
The article "How much to take out of your RRSP in your 60s" was originally published in MoneySense on October 4, 2021. Photo by Marcus Aurelius from Pexels. Although RRSP withdrawals can be deferred no later than age 72, it may be necessary or advisable to make...
How To Figure Out Your Investment Fees
The article "How to figure out your investment fees" was originally published in MoneySense on September 28, 2021. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels. John is unclear about what he’s paying his advisor, and cannot seem to get a straight answer. Q. I was wondering...
Financial Gifts: What You Need To Know Before Giving Money Or Investments
The article "Financial gifts: What you need to know before giving money or investments" was originally published in MoneySense on September 21, 2021. Photo by Marcus Aurelius from Pexels. We humans are wired for generosity: we feel joy and satisfaction when we give to...
What To Expect (Financially) When You’re Expecting
The article "What to expect (financially) when you're expecting" was originally published in Financial Post on September 20, 2021. PHOTO BY CHLOE CUSHMAN/NATIONAL POST ILLUSTRATION FILES New parents have a lot to learn and these financial considerations can help...
How To Avoid OAS Clawback When You’ve Had A Temporary Increase In Income
The article "How to avoid OAS clawback when you’ve had a temporary increase in income." was originally published in MoneySense on September 14, 2021. Photo by yerling villalobos on Unsplash. A one-time bump in Sam’s income triggered an Old Age Security benefit...
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...
How 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 CHLOE CUSHMAN/NATIONAL POST ILLUSTRATION FILES. Jason Heath: If you have more money than...
Transferring 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...
FP Answers: How Do I Invest After I Have Topped Up My TFSA and RRSP?
The article "FP Answers: How do I invest after I have topped up my TFSA and RRSP?" was originally published by Julie Cazzin on August 27, 2021 in Financial Post. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES. Try these other strategies to minimize investment taxes if you have run out of room...
Home 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?...
FP Answers: My Income Has Doubled And I Need To Learn How To Invest It Better. Help?
The article "FP Answers: My income has doubled and I need to learn how to invest it better. Help?" was originally published by Julie Cazzin with Brenda Hiscock on August 20, 2021 in Financial Post. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO. Suddenly more than doubling your...
How 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...
Are Interest Payments Tax Deductible?
The article "Are interest payments tax deductible?" was originally published in MoneySense on August 9, 2021. Photo by Photo by Windows on Unsplash. Interest paid may be tax deductible under the right circumstances. Find out which scenario might apply to you....
Can 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...
Divorce 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...
New 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. PHOTO BY CHLOE CUSHMAN/NATIONAL POST ILLUSTRATION FILES. CSA introduces trusted contacts,...
Can 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...
RESP 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...
Are 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...
Here’s What You Need To Know If Your Retirement Is Riding On Your Rental Property Income.
The article "Here's what you need to know if your retirement is riding on your rental property income" was originally published in Financial Post on July 2, 2021. PHOTO BY ERNEST DOROSZUK/TORONTO SUN/POSTMEDIA FILES Jason Heath: There are unique tax, cash flow, and...
What Happens To Real Estate When A Spouse Dies And Property Isn’t Held Jointly?
The article "What happens to real estate when a spouse dies and property isn’t held jointly?" was originally published on MoneySense on June 30, 2021. Photo by Elina Fairytale from Pexels. Barb’s mother is living in a house that was owned by her deceased father, and...
A Guide To Spousal RRSPs For Married And Common-Law Partners
The article "A guide to spousal RRSPs for married and common-law partners" was originally published on MoneySense on June 21, 2021. Photo created by gpointstudio - www.freepik.com. There are benefits, but also potential pitfalls, to beware of when considering...
What Tenants Need To Know About Buying Out Their Rental
The article "What tenants need to know about buying out their rental" was originally published on MoneySense on June 14, 2021. Photo by cottonbro from Pexels. Douglas is considering buying the property he rents from his landlord. There are considerations and...
Tax Planning For Canadians Who Invest In The U.S.
The article "Tax planning for Canadians who invest in the U.S." was originally published on MoneySense on June 10, 2021. Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels. There are good reasons for Canadians to invest in the U.S., including portfolio diversification. Just...
These Are The Mistakes Do-It-Yourself Retirement Planners Make Most Often
The article "These are the mistakes do-it-yourself retirement planners make most often" was originally published on Financial Post on June 3, 2021. PHOTO BY CHLOE CUSHMAN/NATIONAL POST ILLUSTRATION FILES Jason Heath: By planning prudently, you can retire earlier,...
When Does It Make Sense To Sell Real Estate In A Larger City And Buy In A Smaller One?
The article "When does it make sense to sell real estate in a larger city and buy in a smaller one?" was originally published on MoneySense on May 31, 2021. Photo by Shelagh Murphy from Pexels. If Alison’s annual rent exceeds 5% of the cost to buy a comparable home,...
Estate Planning Changes In Ontario
The article "Estate planning changes in Ontario" was originally published on MoneySense on May 25, 2021. Photo created by pressfoto - www.freepik.com. Estate planning changes in Ontario Virtual signing and remote witnessing are now permanent options for...
IVF And Adoption Costs In Canada
The article "IVF and adoption costs in Canada" was originally published on MoneySense on May 17, 2021. Photo by Justin Groep on Unsplash. Having kids can be expensive for every family—but for Canadians with fertility issues, there are added financial and...
Selling Your House? Here’s Where To Invest The Proceeds
The article "Selling your house? Here’s where to invest the proceeds" was originally published on MoneySense on May 14, 2021. What to do with the proceeds of a house sale, RRSPs and TFSAs? Invest. Here's how robo-advisors might work. Q: My wife and I recently sold our...
How To Stop Debt Or Pension Payments After Someone Has Died
The article "How to stop debt or pension payments after someone has died" was originally published on MoneySense on May 10, 2021. Jarnail’s son passed away recently, yet his student loan payments continue to be withdrawn. What should his next steps be? The difficult...
Understanding Income Attribution And How To Deal With It At Tax Time
The article "Understanding Income Attribution And How To Deal With It At Tax Time" was originally published on MoneySense on April 5, 2021. Paul and his wife have a non-registered investment account and want to make sure they are...
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