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Do You Need Mortgage Life Insurance?

By Jason Heath - September 22, 2023

The article “Do you need mortgage life insurance?” was originally published in MoneySense on September 22, 2023. Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels. Mortgage protection can be a good idea, if for instance you have a condition or illness that might make it difficult to get insurance otherwise. “I am…

Who Should Canadians Consult For Debt Advice?

By Jason Heath - September 18, 2023

The article “Who should Canadians consult for debt advice?” was originally published in MoneySense on September 18, 2023. Photo by vaeenma from Getty Images. With debt servicing costs up significantly over the past year, many Canadians are struggling and need help. Who can they trust? Canadians who need help with…

What To Know About Withholding Tax In Retirement

By Jason Heath - September 11, 2023

The article “What to know about withholding tax in retirement” was originally published in MoneySense on September 11, 2023. Photo by Andrii Dodonov from Getty Images. Most retirees have taxes owing at the end of the year. Should you adjust the withholding tax on your pension as to not owe…

Are Vanguard Canada ETFs and Other Funds Always A Good Investment?

By Jason Heath - September 6, 2023

The article “Are Vanguard Canada ETFs and other funds always a good investment?” was originally published in MoneySense on September 6, 2023. Photo by Markus Winkler from Pexels. Here’s how you can access Vanguard ETFs in Canada and some pros and cons of ETFs to consider. “I’ve heard good things about Vanguard…

What To Do When You Have Insufficient Or Unused RESP Funds

By Jason Heath - September 1, 2023

The article “What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds” was originally published in MoneySense on August 14, 2023, reposted September 1, 2023. Photo by by AnthonyRosenberg from Getty Images Signature. RESPs often fall short of funding a child’s full education, but sometimes an account holder ends…

Why Inflation-linked Bonds Aren’t Always The Answer To High Inflation

By Jason Heath - August 28, 2023

The article “Why inflation-linked bonds aren’t always the answer to high inflation” was originally published in MoneySense on August 28, 2023. Photo by Andrii Yalanskyi from Getty Images. Inflation-linked bonds can decline in a high-inflation year. Here’s how increases and decreases in inflation impact these types of bonds. “I don’t…

Should You Pay Off Student Debt Before Investing?

By Jason Heath - August 22, 2023

The article “Should you pay off student debt before investing?” was originally published in MoneySense on August 22, 2023, reposted September 1st, 2023. Photo by MonthiraYodtiwong from Getty Images. If you want to start investing but you’ve got a Canada Student Loan or other student debt to repay, here’s how…

FP Answers: What’s the best strategy for making good use of my CPP, Old Age Security and RRSP money?

By Andrew Dobson - August 18, 2023

The article “FP Answers: What’s the best strategy for making good use of my CPP, Old Age Security and RRSP money?” was originally published in Financial Post on August 18, 2023,  Last updated October 5, 2024. By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Photo by Kampus Production from Pexels. Q: I am…

Why Couples Should Consider Co-Mingling Their Finances

By Jason Heath - August 15, 2023

The article “Why couples should consider co-mingling their finances” was originally published in Financial Post on August 15, 2023. Photo by RDNE Stock project from Pexels. Research shows that couples who merge their money are more likely to be happy and successful Given the highly personal nature of money and…

A Company I Hold Stock In Was Acquired Or Merged—Do Capital Gains Apply?

By Jason Heath - August 8, 2023

The article “A company I hold stock in was acquired or merged—do capital gains apply?” was originally published in MoneySense on August 8, 2023. Photo by by Daniel Balakov from Getty Images Signature. Shareholders cannot always prevent a company sale or merger from going ahead. When that happens, do you…

Can You Trust AI With Financial Advice?

By Jason Heath - July 31, 2023

The article “Can you trust AI with financial advice?” was originally published in MoneySense on July 31, 2023. Photo by Tara Winstead from Pexels. Advancements in artificial intelligence have begun to accelerate and are a hot investing topic in 2023. Can AI give financial advice you can trust? I am…

FP Answers: What are the problems associated with holding U.S. stocks in a TFSA?

By Andrew Dobson - July 28, 2023

The article “FP Answers: What are the problems associated with holding U.S. stocks in a TFSA?” was originally published in Financial Post on July 28, 2023,  Last updated Jan 10, 2024. By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Photo by DangerJacobs from Getty Images. You may be able to have your cake…

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