The article “Moving Overseas for Work? Prepare to Complicate Your Finances.” was originally published on The Financial Post on July 24, 2015. Financial planning can be challenging for average Canadians, but is that much more complex for Canadian...
The article “Why Ontario’s Financial Advice Industry is Fraught With More Issues Than Insiders Are Willing to Admit” was originally published on The Financial Post on July 10, 2015. It has been almost two years since Ontario first raised the prospect...
The article “RRIF Risks Remain Even After Government Updates Rules” was originally published on The Financial Post on July 2, 2015. Outdated RRIF rules were changed in the recent federal budget, but there are still a number of real RRIF risks for retirees....
The article “When a Do-It-Yourself Will Is Better Than No Will At All” was originally published on The Financial Post on June 23, 2015. Estate planning and death can be touchy subjects. As a result, wills don’t get nearly the attention that they...
The article “Why Don’t Canadians Have Emergency Funds Anymore?” was originally published on The Financial Post on May 26, 2015. It is frequently suggested that you should have a rainy day fund to cover three to six months of expenses. Based on the...
The article “Why Living Off Your Dividends In Retirement May Be A Mistake” was originally published on The Financial Post on May 14, 2015. Many Canadians dream of amassing a retirement fortune that can carry them effortlessly through their golden years....
The article “How to Build a Simple Do-It-Yourself Investment Portfolio” was originally published on The Financial Post on May 4, 2015. More and more investors are managing their own investments or considering doing so. A J.D. Power survey found an increase...
The article “You Spring-Clean Your House – Why Not Your Finances? Here’s How to Buff Up Your Budget” was originally published on The Financial Post on April 10, 2015. Here’s How to Buff Up Your Budget Many Canadians engage in regular...
The article “Now and Then: Do Canadian Homes Really Cost That Much More Than 30 Years Ago?” was originally published on The Financial Post on March 24, 2015. It’s hard to scan a Canadian newspaper these days without coming across an article about the...
The article “Parents, Don’t Miss Out On These Four Tax Deductions and Credits” was originally published on The Financial Post on March 6, 2015. The Family Tax Cut has been hogging the limelight among Canada’s recent tax changes. But chances are...
The article “Which Pays Off More: Getting a University Degree or Investing the Tuition Money?” was originally published on The Financial Post on February 20, 2015. As university tuition fees continue to rise and graduates have trouble getting good-paying...
The article “How to Know When to Start Drawing on Your RRSP” was originally published on The Financial Post on February 17, 2015. There is plenty of information out there about RRSP contributions, ranging from why it’s a good idea to contribute, to...
