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Jason Heath: What the federal election platforms could mean for your pocketbook
The article “Jason Heath: What the federal election platforms could mean for your pocketbook” was originally published in the Financial Post on April 14, 2025. Photo by TravelScape on Freepik. For this election, perhaps more than any other in recent memory, finances are top of mind for many Canadian voters…
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How often should you update your financial plan?
The article “How often should you update your financial plan?” was originally published in Financial Post November 22, 2024, by Jason Heath. Photo by mindandi on Freepik A plan is never final. Family and financial contexts evolve, and tax rules, markets and interest rates fluctuate. Financial planning is a process that…
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5 reasons why TFSAs aren’t always the best fit for everyone
The article “5 reasons why TFSAs aren’t always the best fit for everyone” was originally published in Financial Post June 10, 2024, by Jason Heath. Photo by by Anthony Rosenberg from Getty Images Signature. Jason Heath: They could end up costing you if you have debt or RRSP contribution…
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FP Answers: Should I hold onto my capital losses until death to leave a larger inheritance?
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. Photo by Tara Winstead from Pexels. Proposed capital gains tax hike later this month presents more complications…
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FP Answers: Should I pay myself dividends from my company to avoid CPP premiums?
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. Photo by by jittawit21. Passing on the premiums might save money today but cost you retirement income in the…
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Why your retirement may be different than you expected
The article “Why your retirement may be different than you expected” was originally published in Financial Post May 6, 2024, by Jason Heath. Photo by Marcus Aurelius from Pexels. Jason Heath: There is no surefire formula for planning for retirement, so expect the unexpected Most discussions around retirement focus on how much…
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FP Answers: What are the tax consequences of selling a small business to my son?
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. Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels. Get the value appraised before you do anything. Q: I want to…
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What will your income be in retirement? The answer goes well beyond investment returns
The article “What will your income be in retirement?” The answer goes well beyond investment returns” was originally published in Financial Post on March 11, 2024. Photo by by Creativa Images. You may have more money coming in than you think. Jason Heath lists the potential sources. The financial industry…
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FP Answers: Should I convert my mother’s stock investments to low-fee ETFs?
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. Photo by by Zolak from Getty Images. Options are plentiful, but just remember that do-it-yourself investing can be overwhelming. Q: My…
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FP Answers: What are better ways for my 15-year-old son to invest than risky crypto and tech?
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. Photo by Worldspectrum from Pexels. Investing as a young person a lot different than it is…
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Retirement math you need to know, from how long you’ll live to deferring CPP
The article “Retirement math you need to know, from how long you’ll live to deferring CPP” was originally published in Financial Post February 5, 2024, by Jason Heath. Photo by Junior Bastos of Pexels. Jason Heath: Go beyond how much you need to save with this surprising math. It is…
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FP Answers: Is it wise to invest some savings in gold? If so, what’s the best way?
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. Photo by by rcphotostock. Gold should be used mainly as a hedge as opposed to a…
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