Category: Financial Planning

Again, look to those all-weather portfolio models. If you are a retiree or near-retiree, be prepared for anything. If you are in the accumulation stage, you are being offered lower prices. Add new monies...
If just reading this has you feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of tackling your finances, know that you’re not alone. Financial anxiety is common: According to the 2022 TD Wealth Survey, money is a...
What happens when the Bank of Canada raises or lowers interest rates? If the economy is struggling to grow or experiencing a shock, as it did during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank can slash...
However, there is one exemption to this rule—the exempt contribution. Say, you name your spouse or common-law partner as your TFSA account beneficiary. They may be able to use the assets in your TFSA...
How old they are can make a difference If your grandchildren are over the age of majority and are responsible enough to receive an inheritance directly, they can be named as beneficiaries on a...
In our 12-part video series, Money Matters, we interviewed the top voices in Canadian personal finance about money issues that affect all Canadians. For our twelfth video of the series, we asked: What do...
In our 12-part video series, Money Matters, we interviewed the top voices in Canadian personal finance about money issues that affect all Canadians. For our ninth video of the series, we asked: What’s a...
In our 12-part video series, Money Matters, we interviewed the top voices in Canadian personal finance about money issues that affect all Canadians. For our eighth video of the series, we asked: What’s one...
Sellers are letting the market decide their home’s value It’s also important to understand the sellers’ perspective: they don’t want to put a ceiling on their potential sale price. As we’re experiencing really heavy...
Option 3: Contribute the shares to a TFSA or RRSP Finally, instead of selling the shares and withdrawing the cash, your spouse can transfer the shares from his non-registered account to a tax-free savings...