The article “Cutting down capital gains tax on real estate sales” was originally published in MoneySense on February 23, 2022. Photo by Mart Production from Pexels. Defer RRSP contributions to mitigate taxes Is there any real estate investment I could...
The article “The RRSP has fallen from grace, but there are still plenty of good reasons to contribute” was originally published in Financial Post on February 22, 2022. PHOTO BY CHLOE CUSHMAN/NATIONAL POST ILLUSTRATION FILES. Jason Heath: Savers who ignore...
The article “Corporate investments for retirees” was originally published in MoneySense on February 15, 2022. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels. Retired with cash and investments in a corporation, and wondering how to withdraw with minimal tax...
The article “How to find a lost life insurance policy” was originally published in MoneySense on February 8, 2022. Photo by Sofia Alejandra from Pexels. A death in the family is always stressful, but money can make it more so. Here’s expert advice for...
The article “The process of unlocking a LIRA account in Canada” was originally published in MoneySense on February 1, 2022. Photo by cottonbro from Pexels. What can you do? What can’t you do? Let’s clarify some conflicting online information about...
The article “Four key things to consider if you are planning to retire this year” was originally published in Financial Post on February 1, 2022. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO FILES. When should you start CPP? What’s the best RRIF strategy?...
The article “Do you pay capital gains tax when separating or divorcing?” was originally published in MoneySense on January 24, 2022. Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels. Concerned about the potential capital gains tax implications of a principal residence...
The article “How do the RRSP contribution carry forward rules work?” was originally published in MoneySense on January 17, 2022. Photo by SHVETS production from Pexels. What are the rules about RRSP carry forwards? Should you ever contribute the full...
The article “Should you apply for OAS even if you have a high income?” was originally published in MoneySense on January 13, 2022. Photo by Mart Production on Pexels. If you are a high-income senior whose Old Age Security would be fully clawed back, find...
The article “Principal residence exemption: Would a senior get a tax credit for selling their house if they move out?” was originally published in MoneySense on January 5, 2022. Photo by Georg Arthur Pflueger on Unsplash. Sometimes, seniors must move out...
The article “Why cash isn’t always the best gift, especially when it comes to your kids” was originally published in Financial Post on December 29, 2021. PHOTO BY FRANCIS RACINE/CORNWALL STANDARD-FREEHOLDER/POSTMEDIA NETWORK FILES. Instead of giving...
The article “How to leave money to your grandkids” was originally published in MoneySense on December 28, 2021. Photo by Ekaterina Shakharova on Unsplash. In my experience, most people leave their entire estate to their children. But you can name other...
