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 GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO. Decision on when to apply for CPP becomes clearer when...
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 GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO. You need a high risk tolerance, low investment fees and a long time horizon to make it...
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. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO. No general rule, but there are several factors to consider when timing a...
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 GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO. Most consumers are still largely in the dark about how...
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 JAMES MACDONALD/BLOOMBERG FILES. RRSP contributions are one way of reducing...
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. Testators writing a will should consider whether the executors they are naming are the right people The...
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 MICHAEL NAGLE/BLOOMBERG FILES. Using DRIPs in a taxable account could have unintended long-term...
The article “Your TFSA investing strategies will need a rethink in 2023” was originally published in Financial Post on January 5, 2023. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO. A changed financial landscape means these four strategies might require a rethink...
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 MICHAEL M. SANTIAGO/GETTY IMAGES FILES. Some key investment tips on how to preserve capital while maintaining...
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 COLE BURSTON/BLOOMBERG FILES. Interest rate normalization is causing the...
The article “FP Answers: What should I do with a $275,000 payout from my critical illness insurance policy?” was originally published in Financial Post on October 7th, 2022, by Julie Cazzin and Brenda Hiscock. Justine wonders whether she should add money...
The article “These money-saving strategies can help investors make the most of a very bad year” was originally published in Financial Post on October 3, 2022. Jason Heath: You can earn a guaranteed return on your investments whether markets rise or fall...
