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FP Answers: What should an investor do if they own a lot of shares in one company?
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?
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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Ottawa Is Offering a 25-year, High-Interest GIC: It’s Called The Canada Pension Plan
The article “Ottawa is offering a 25-year, high-interest GIC: It’s called the Canada Pension Plan” was originally published in Financial Post on April 7, 2023. Photo by by Andrii Dodonov from Getty Images. Decision on when to apply for CPP becomes clearer when you think of it as an investment,…
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FP Answers: What Are The Pros And Cons When Borrowing Money To Invest?
The article “What are the pros and cons when borrowing money to invest?” was originally published in Financial Post on April 6, 2023. Photo by khunkorn from khunkorn. You need a high risk tolerance, low investment fees and a long time horizon to make it worth considering Q: ” My…
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FP Answers: How Do I Determine When To Claim My Rental Condo Repairs As An Expense?
The article “How do I determine when to claim my rental condo repairs as an expense?” was originally published in Financial Post on March 10, 2023. Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels. No general rule, but there are several factors to consider when timing a deduction claim Q: My wife Rita and…
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These Are The Adviser Fees, Hidden And Otherwise, That Investors Need To Be Wary Of
The article “These are the adviser fees, hidden and otherwise, that investors need to be wary of” was originally published in Financial Post on February 28, 2023. Photo by Antoni Shkraba from Pexels. Most consumers are still largely in the dark about how much they pay for investment services Despite…
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FP Answers: When Is Capital Gains Tax Due On A Cottage Purchased In Joint Tenancy With Two Other People?
The article “When is capital gains tax due on a cottage purchased in joint tenancy with two other people?” was originally published in Financial Post on February 24, 2023. Photo by Pixabay from Pexels. RRSP contributions are one way of reducing capital gains tax Q: “If a cottage is purchased…
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Here’s What You Need To Know About Picking An Executor For Your Will
The article “Here’s what you need to know about picking an executor for your will” was originally published in Financial Post on January 26, 2023. Photo by Dzmitry Dzemidovich from Getty Images. Testators writing a will should consider whether the executors they are naming are the right people The most…
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FP Answers: What Are The Pros And Cons Of Using A DRIP Account For Your Investments?
The article “What are the pros and cons of using a DRIP account for your investments?” was originally published in Financial Post on January 20, 2023. Photo by by Andrii Dodonov from Getty Images. Using DRIPs in a taxable account could have unintended long-term consequences Q: “What are the pros…
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Your TFSA Investing Strategies Will Need A Rethink In 2023
The article “Your TFSA investing strategies will need a rethink in 2023” was originally published in Financial Post on January 5, 2023. Photo by by ChristianChan from Getty Images Pro. A changed financial landscape means these four strategies might require a rethink Tax-free savings accounts have been a go-to savings vehicle…
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FP Answers: When Should I Add More GICs Or Bonds To My Portfolio Mix?
The article “When should I add more GICs or bonds to my portfolio mix?” was originally published in Financial Post on December 2, 2022. Photo by energepic.com from Pexels. Some key investment tips on how to preserve capital while maintaining some fixed-income investments in your portfolio mix Q: “Do you…
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Why It’s Time For Borrowers To Accept The New Normal Of Higher Rates And Plan Accordingly
The article “Why it’s time for borrowers to accept the new normal of higher rates and plan accordingly” was originally published in Financial Post on November 29, 2022. Photo by DNY59 from Getty Images Signature. Interest rate normalization is causing the cost of debt to go up — and likely…
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