The article “Here’s What You Need To Consider Before Taking An Early Retirement Package” was original published on Financial Post on June 11, 2020. Four key things to think about before and after signing on the dotted line   The pandemic lockdown and resulting recession have led to a surge…

The article “Death and Taxes: Estate Settlement Can Cost Money, Time and Relationships” was originally published on Financial Post on April 21, 2020. A properly crafted estate plan should envision the financial and family implications that can draw out for years to come. This is the final instalment of a…

The article “Death And Taxes: How To Navigate The Probate Process To Keep Tax Costs In Check” was originally published on Financial Post on March 24, 2020. There are ways to reduce or avoid probate fees and reasons to try to, but there are some things to take into consideration…

The article “How To Protect Your Personal Finances Amid The Coronavirus Chaos” was originally published on Financial Post on March 18, 2020. With more repercussions to come, there are still steps you can take to protect your financial wellbeing. The initial financial implications of the novel coronavirus have been severe…

The article “How To Ensure Your Inheritance Goes To Your Children And Not The Taxman” was originally published on Financial Post on March 2, 2020. With a little planning, retirees can reduce their lifetime tax payable and minimize the potential tax payable by their estate. Benjamin Franklin once said that…

The article “Here’s How Much You Should Contribute To Your RRSP For Each Stage Of Your Career” was originally published on Financial Post on February 25, 2020. How much you need to save for retirement depends on a lot of personal factors   EARLY CAREER Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)…

The article “Baby Boomers Have Made A Fortune On Real Estate — Here Are Three Reasons To Consider Cashing Out Now” was originally published on Financial Post on December 17, 2019. Beware the belief that real estate prices will continue to climb at anywhere near the rate we have seen…

The article “A Workplace Pension Could Be Worth Three Times An RRSP — Yet Only 37% Of Canadians Have One” was originally published on Financial Post on November 26, 2019. Canada’s pension coverage lags G8 counterparts. Tax incentives for employers could help fix that. Every dollar contributed to a Canada-model…

The article “A Workplace Pension Could Be Worth Three Times An RRSP — Yet Only 37% Of Canadians Have One” was originally published on Financial Post on November 26, 2019. Canada’s pension coverage lags G8 counterparts. Tax incentives for employers could help fix that. Statistics Canada data released earlier this…

The article “These Are The Election Promises That Could Affect Your Personal Finances” was originally published on Financial Post on October 15, 2019. There’s merit in proposals presented by each of the parties, even if some are controversial As a financial planner, I pay close attention to federal and provincial…

The article “The Real ‘Advice Gap’ When It Comes To Financial Planning Has Nothing To Do With Investment Products” was originally published on Financial Post on September 18, 2019. Investors are suffering from a lack of access to comprehensive financial advice If you have enough money to invest, you can…