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The Difficult Upbringing That Kept This Advisor From Buying A Home Until Age 55
In this new series, Behind the Advice, we ask advisors about their relationship with money from a young age, lessons learned over the years, and how their experiences influence the advice they give clients today. Brenda Hiscock, certified financial planner at Objective Financial Partners Inc. in Cobourg, Ont., discusses growing…
Estate Planning with Real Estate in Canada – A Tale of Tax Consequences
For older Canadians considering their estate planning, minimizing probate fees may be a concern. For many Canadians, their biggest asset by far is their principal residence. In some cases, it’s worth over a million dollars. For Ontario residents, whose estate administration tax (otherwise known as probate fee) is 1.5% on…
Behavioral Finance: Why Your Investing Mindset Matters Just as Much as Your Portfolio Mix
What’s a bigger driver of investment performance – asset allocation or your investing behaviour? Many people likely believe that neither of these is the biggest driver of portfolio performance, but instead that the biggest driver is security selection. There is evidence to suggest however, that security selection accounts for much…
FP Answers: How will cashing in my stock options affect my CPP contributions for the year?
The article “FP Answers: How will cashing in my stock options affect my CPP contributions for the year?” was originally published in Financial Post on October 6, 2023, By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Photo by by TonyIaniro from Getty Images. If you are healthy there may be a benefit to…
6 retirement strategies that don’t get talked about enough
The article “6 retirement strategies that don’t get talked about enough” was originally published in Financial Post November 15, 2023, by Jason Heath. Photo by AndreyPopov from Getty Images. Jason Heath: These alternative strategies can help you achieve the best retirement possible. Retirement is the pinnacle of most Canadians’ financial plans.…
Understanding Money Trauma: Navigating Overspending with the Window of Regulation
You could have money trauma. Like all trauma, it’s different for everyone. At the very least, you may have some emotional wounding, cognitive distortions, or negative feelings around money. I’ll explore these themes more deeply in separate articles. Suffice to say for now that there is trauma around money. Some…
Can Lyle, 48, and Tonia, 53, Afford To Trade Their Home For Two Condos?
The article “Can Lyle, 48, and Tonia, 53, afford to trade their home for two condos?” was originally published on the Globe and Mail on October 20th, 2013 by Dianne Maley. Photo by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels. Before Lyle and Tonia can retire, they have to pay off the $425,000…
These tips can help you avoid financial pain amid the emotions of losing a spouse
The article “These tips can help you avoid financial pain amid the emotions of losing a spouse” was originally published in Financial Post October 11, 2023, by Jason Heath. Photo by T Leish from Pexels. Advance planning and avoiding major decisions until after the mourning period are among the keys…
FP Answers: Are segregated funds my best investment choice like my adviser says?
The article “FP Answers: Are segregated funds my best investment choice like my adviser says?” was originally published in Financial Post on October 6, 2023, By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Photo by simarik from Getty Images Signature. Funds offer several features in one product, but those features come at a…
Should You Use Home Equity To Buy A House For Your Kids?
The article “Should you use home equity to buy a house for your kids?” was originally published in MoneySense on October 6, 2023. Photo by najkhetsamtip. Some parents want to help their kids move out by borrowing against their home. Here’s how interest rates and estate planning might impact that…
FP Answers: What should an investor do if they own a lot of shares in one company?
The article “FP Answers: What should an investor do if they own a lot of shares in one company?” was originally published in Financial Post on May 5, 2023, updated on October 5, 2023. By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Photo by by kenneth-cheung from Getty Images Signature. There is a…
How To Report U.S. Employment Income In Canada
The article “How to report U.S. employment income in Canada” was originally published in MoneySense on September 25, 2023. Photo by gerenme from Getty Images Signature. Canadian citizens who work in the U.S. have to meet Canadian and U.S. tax filing requirements. Here’s what to know about the rules, including…
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