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FP Answers: Are segregated funds my best investment choice like my adviser says?

By Andrew Dobson - October 6, 2023

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…

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FP Answers: What should an investor do if they own a lot of shares in one company?

By Andrew Dobson - October 5, 2023

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…

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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…

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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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How to develop a retirement plan

By Yoav Reuveni - July 18, 2023

No matter how many years until you plan to retire, there is a benefit to retirement planning to determine your long-term financial trajectory. A retirement plan can help you assess how much you should be saving each month in order to stay on track, and how much you need to…

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RRIF withdrawal rules for retirees need to be updated

By Jason Heath - July 5, 2023

The article “RRIF withdrawal rules for retirees need to be updated” was originally published in Financial Post July 5, 2023, by Jason Heath. Photo by Yan Krukau from Pexels. Retirees should beware of using the RRIF conversion age or the minimum withdrawal schedule as a guideline. The government and the…

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FP Answers: Can opening a joint investment account with my teenager reduce my taxes?

By Andrew Dobson - June 6, 2023

The article “FP Answers: Can opening a joint investment account with my teenager reduce my taxes?” was originally published in Financial Post on June 9, 2023, By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Photo by Joslyn Pickens from Pexels. Putting investments in his name just to save tax and then using the…

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Determining Your Financial Independence Number and Sustainable Withdrawal Strategy

By Jason Heath - June 2, 2023

We’re excited to share Build Wealth Canada’s podcast episode featuring our own financial planning expert, Jason Heath. In this episode, Jason breaks down the complexities of determining your financial independence number and lays out effective, sustainable withdrawal strategies for your investment portfolio. From DIY tips to insights gained from his…

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FP Answers: What should an investor do if they own a lot of shares in one company?

By Andrew Dobson - May 5, 2023

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 05, 2023  •  Last updated Oct 05, 2023. By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Photo by by Marcus Millo from Getty Images. There is a significant…

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FP Answers: What should I do if I’ve missed three years of repayments to my RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan?

By Brenda Hiscock - May 3, 2023

The article “FP Answers: What should I do if I’ve missed three years of repayments to my RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan?” was originally published in Financial Post on Published Jan 27, 2023  •  Last updated May 03, 2023, by Julie Cazzin and Brenda Hiscock. Photo by by Tony Ianiro from Getty Images.…

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FP Answers: How should I make up the $1,278 a month that I need to live comfortably in retirement?

By Brenda Hiscock - September 2, 2022

The article “FP Answers: How should I make up the $1,278 a month that I need to live comfortably in retirement?” was originally published in Financial Post August 19, 2022  •  Last updated September 2, 2022 by Julie Cazzin and Brenda Hiscock. Photo by Gam1983 from Getty Images. It’s possible that you…

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