The article “What expenses can you deduct when renovating a rental property?” was originally published in MoneySense on June 13, 2023. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels. The purpose of the renovations, as well as the occupancy of the building, can...
The article “Should you accelerate your mortgage payments—or invest?” was originally published in MoneySense on June 12, 2023. Photo by Blue Bird from Pexels. Chantal wants to pay down debt, invest and buy a property down south but isn’t sure which...
The article “What to do with U.S. dollar RRSPs in retirement” was originally published in MoneySense on June 5, 2023. Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels. If you already have a Canadian dollar RRIF, should you roll the U.S. dollar RRSP into the RRIF, or...
We’re excited to share Build Wealth Canada’s podcast episode featuring our own financial planning expert, Jason Heath. In this episode, Jason breaks down the complexities of determining your financial independence number and lays out effective, sustainable...
The article “Should this DIY investor go all in on this international ETF?” was originally published in MoneySense on May 29, 2023. Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels. You can exclusively hold international ETFs in any Canadian account, without paying a...
The article “These are the biggest myths in personal finance — and they’ll cost you if followed blindly” was originally published in Financial Post on May 26, 2023. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO. Jason Heath: Beware of financial advice that is...
The article “Do non-residents pay tax on CPP? What if you live in the U.S.?” was originally published in MoneySense on May 23, 2023. Photo by Mike Jones from Pexels. Withholding tax is generally the only Canadian tax a non-resident pays for their CPP...
The article “Should you transfer your DC pension plan to a discount brokerage?” was originally published in MoneySense on May 8, 2023. Photo by Ono Kosuki from Pexels. Can you transfer funds out of your registered pension plan (RPP) and invest them...
The article “Market-linked GICs: The pros and cons for investors” was originally published in MoneySense on May 1, 2023. Photo by Andrés Góngora from Pexels. These GICs track the markets, offering low risk and some upside potential to investors. Here’s how...
The article “Are mutual fund fees tax deductible?” was originally published in MoneySense on April 24, 2023. Photo by Centre for Ageing Better from Unsplash. Don’t go claiming a deduction for mutual fund fees on your tax return. Why? Because they’ve...
The article “Can you save tax by moving into your rental property?” was originally published in MoneySense on April 18, 2023. Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels. Moving into a co-owned property has capital gains tax implications, but there are other...
The article “What is considered day trading in a TFSA” was originally published in MoneySense on April 17, 2023. Photo by AlphaTradeZone from Pexels. The recent Ahamed v. The King decision by the Tax Court of Canada highlights risks for investors who trade...
