Canada Pension Plan – Should You Take it Early?
New Rules governing the Canada Pension Plan took full effect in 2016. Under these rules, the earliest you can take your CPP Pension is age 60, the latest is 70. The standard question regarding CPP remains the same – should I take it early or wait?
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Debt is a Four-Letter Word
Debt today is so common, you might say it can't be avoided. Most people are not in a position to purchase a house or car for cash, while those who can buy such things outright may prefer to finance and keep control of their capital. The truth is, while most of us see...
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Optimizing Wealth Through Asset Re-Allocation
If you are an active investor, your investment holdings probably include many different asset classes. For many investors, diversification is a very important part of the wealth accumulation process to help manage risk and reduce volatility. Your investment portfolio might include stocks, bonds, equity funds, real estate and commodities. All these investment assets share a common characteristic – their yield is exposed to tax. From a taxation standpoint, investment assets fall into the following categories…
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RESP Or TFSA? A Primer On Saving For Your Child’s Education In Canada
It’s easy to shut out the noise about rising tuition costs when your kids are still trying to navigate the early years of grade school. But ignoring the conversation altogether does a disservice to you further down the road. In Canada, the average tuition cost for...
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Are You Prepared For Retirement?
Whether you are decades away from retirement or if it is just around the corner, being prepared for retirement and aware of the planning opportunities will take the fear and uncertainty out of this major life event. Blue sky your retirement plans to get...
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Are you on the Right Track?
In bull markets, some investors develop unhealthy expectations as to the long term yields their investments should provide. Ten years ago, some came to accept returns as high as 15% to 20% per annum as the base return their fund and portfolio managers were expected...
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Which is Better – TFSA or RRSP?
One of the most common investment questions Canadians ask themselves today is, "Which is better, TFSA or RRSP"? Here's the good news - it doesn't have to be an either or choice. Why not do both? Below are the features of both plans to help you understand the...
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Why an Advisor Makes a Difference in Net-Returns Over DIY Investors
It's a common question in recent times, especially in an age when technology and algorithms can make decisions at a fraction of the cost. Is it worth it to hire a financial advisor? Or is it better to save the fees and go for a DIY strategy? It depends who you ask but...
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Money Saving Tips: Part 2
Today's post is Part 2 of our Money Saving Tips series - click here for Part 1. Many people think they aren't capable of saving. Though it may seem like there’s not much wiggle room in your budget due to the ever-rising cost of living — there are always ways to trick...
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Money Saving Tips: Part 1
Each year families deal with an increased demand on financial resources. Unfortunately, if you do not make saving and budgeting a priority, years will go by and you will make very little progress towards reaching your financial goals. The most common concern clients...
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Canada Pension Plan – Should You Take it Early? Dec 2, 2018 -
Debt is a Four-Letter Word Nov 15, 2018 -
Optimizing Wealth Through Asset Re-Allocation Nov 1, 2018 -
Are You Prepared For Retirement? Jul 23, 2018
