https://youtu.be/xHAhd9pEJHQ It’s only human nature to want to take maximum advantage of a bull market and resist investing in a bear market. But our natural inclinations aren’t always the wisest investment choices. When markets are strong Say that an investor is enjoying solid returns from their equity investments during an extended bull run. This person […]
Ever since the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) was launched in 2009, many Canadians have used it as a general savings account. However, to make the most of a TFSA, it should be targeted to reach a specific financial goal. Only when you identify a goal can you align your TFSA investments with your financial objective, […]
https://youtu.be/eETB1fSWIWA If someone suffers a cognitive decline and loses their ability to manage their financial affairs, it’s a common misconception that a loved one can automatically step in and take over. That’s only the case when the person in need has made a power of attorney for property. The “power of attorney” is the legal […]
If you were to imagine someone establishing a trust, you may picture an individual leaving their hilltop mansion and being driven by their chauffeur to stately law offices visited only by the rich and famous. In reality, a trust can be used by just about anyone to meet a variety of estate planning needs. One […]
https://youtu.be/8TADLzYoeE8 Often, it’s wise to trust our emotions, but something strange happens when it comes to investing and making a claim. When markets soar, our emotions try to sway us to buy high, and when markets fall, our emotional response is to want to sell—the opposite of the “buy low, sell high” investment ideal. The […]
One of the tax breaks the government gives to couples takes place when the first spouse passes away. That person’s Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) can be taken over by the surviving spouse without taxes being payable at the time. So those funds continue to grow on a tax-deferred basis. But what happens if the […]
Each year, you’re required to make a minimum Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) withdrawal, calculated as a percentage of your RRIF assets. The percentage is based on your age, and it increases each year. Every withdrawal is taxed as regular income, but several strategies can help reduce the impact of the tax liability. An individual […]
Did you know Canadian youth rank among the top in the world for financial literacy? Every three years, the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) conducts a survey among 15-year-old students in 20 countries. In the most recent results, Canada tied for second place. One key finding of the survey is that students who talked […]
The Bank of Canada and US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates this year. Many hoped that this aggressive move would cool inflation. However, this did not prove to be the case. So why haven’t higher rates done enough to fight inflation, and what’s expected in the months to come? The Results of Aggressive Interest Rate […]
When markets are volatile, it’s natural to be worried about the impact on your portfolio. When you’re worried, you want to take action. However, it’s important to recognize that sometimes the best course of action may be to do nothing. If you have a sound investment plan, you already may be in the best possible […]
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