The article “FP Answers: Should I hold onto my capital losses until death to leave a larger inheritance?” was originally published in Financial Post on June 7, 2024. By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Proposed capital gains tax hike later this month presents more...
The article “FP Answers: Should I pay myself dividends from my company to avoid CPP premiums?” was originally published in Financial Post on May 17, 2024. By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Passing on the premiums might save money today but cost you retirement income...
The article “FP Answers: What are the tax consequences of selling a small business to my son?” was originally published in Financial Post on April 12, 2024. By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Get the value appraised before you do anything. Q: I want to...
The article “FP Answers: Should I convert my mother’s stock investments to low-fee ETFs?” was originally published in Financial Post on March 1, 2024. By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Options are plentiful, but just remember that do-it-yourself investing can...
The article “FP Answers: What are better ways for my 15-year-old son to invest than risky crypto and tech?” was originally published in Financial Post on February 9, 2024. By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Investing as a young person a lot different than...
The article “FP Answers: Is it wise to invest some savings in gold? If so, what’s the best way?” was originally published in Financial Post on December 15, 2023. By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Gold should be used mainly as a hedge as opposed to a...
The article “FP Answers: How do I figure out my combined marginal tax rate so I can make good financial decisions?” was originally published in Financial Post on December 15, 2023. By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Marginal tax rate is important to know...
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. If you are healthy there may be a benefit to...
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. Funds offer several features in one product, but those...
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. There is a significant amount of...
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 Q: I am 61...
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. You may be able to have your cake...
