by Jason Heath | May 28, 2019 | Jason Heath, MoneySense Magazine, News
The article “What To Do With A Monetary Advance On Your Inheritance” was originally published on MoneySense on May 28, 2019. Maureen’s husband wants to put a $200,000 gift from her parents toward their mortgage, but she isn’t convinced. Q. My amazing...
by Jason Heath | May 21, 2019 | Jason Heath, MoneySense Magazine, News
The article “Can Canadian Seniors Collect Government Benefits While Still Working?” was originally published on MoneySense on May 21, 2019. Rose is transitioning to semi-retirement at 65, and wonders about the tax and clawback implications of receiving CPP...
by Jason Heath | May 14, 2019 | Jason Heath, MoneySense Magazine, News
The article “Advice On Making Your First Home More Affordable” was originally published on MoneySense on May 14, 2019. Irene and her partner want to buy a house with savings, some help from her dad and a mortgage from an alternative lender. What are the...
by Jason Heath | May 7, 2019 | Jason Heath, MoneySense Magazine, News
The article “Avoiding Future Interest Is One Way To Look At Your Return On Investment” was originally posted on MoneySense on May 7, 2019. Should Vince cash out his medical pension to pay down his mortgage, or keep it as an indexed $400 per month for life?...
by Jason Heath | Apr 30, 2019 | Jason Heath, MoneySense Magazine, News
The article “Tax Implications Of Making Transfers Between Registered Accounts” was originally published on MoneySense on April 30, 2019. Suzanne transferred money from her LIRA to a LIF and her RRSP. Now she worries she’ll be taxed twice. Q. I had a...
by Jason Heath | Apr 23, 2019 | Jason Heath, MoneySense Magazine, News
The article “How To Handle Death Inside A Joint Investment Account” was originally published on MoneySense on April 23, 2019. After Vee’s father passed away, her advisor made some transactions that she’s now questioning. Q. My father had two investment...
by Jason Heath | Apr 16, 2019 | Jason Heath, MoneySense Magazine, News
The article “How To Calculate Capital Gains And Losses On Rental Property” was originally published on MoneySense on April 16, 2019. Chris’s rental property used to be his principal residence. After enduring some bad tenants, he’s looking to sell. Q. I am...
by Jason Heath | Apr 10, 2019 | Jason Heath, MoneySense Magazine, News
The article “An Easy Guide To Income Splitting For Seniors” was originally published on MoneySense on April 10, 2019. Cindy and her husband are looking for strategies to help them save on taxes in retirement. Q. My husband and I are both retired. He still...
by Jason Heath | Apr 3, 2019 | Jason Heath, MoneySense Magazine, News
The article “The Ins And Outs Of Tax And Estate Planning For A RRIF” was originally published on MoneySense on April 3, 2019. 81-year old Lydia wants to minimize tax and maximize the estate value of her RRIF on death. Q: I’m 81, single, female, with around...
by Jason Heath | Mar 26, 2019 | Jason Heath, MoneySense Magazine, News
The article “Can I Have A Multi-Generational RESP?” was originally published on MoneySense on March 26, 2019. If money is left over in your child’s RESP you can in theory use it for your future grandkid’s education, with some big caveats Q: I...
by Jason Heath | Mar 19, 2019 | Jason Heath, MoneySense Magazine, News
The article “How To Avoid A Pension Clawback From A One-Time Event” was originally published on March 19, 2019. Mike wants to know what can be done to avoid a reduction in government pension income due to a one-time event. Q: Are you aware of the “one-time...
by Jason Heath | Mar 12, 2019 | Jason Heath, MoneySense Magazine, News
The article “The Best Way To Transfer Investments To Your Spouse” was originally published on MoneySense on March 12, 2019. Dean has investments that he wants to transfer to his spouse. There are tax implications depending upon how the transfer occurs...
