Let's take a closer look at investing in bonds. With interest rates sitting at historical lows, there is likely little opportunity left for further appreciation in the price of bonds. So, what can you expect from an investment in bonds? That depends on whether interest rates begin to go up or remain flat.
When it comes to tax credits, be sure you’re getting all that should come to you. Start with this handy tax-trimming checklist.
What are you going to do with your tax refund? You could spend it, but then, it would just be … gone. In the interest of a long-term improvement to your personal financial picture, here are a few alternative tax refund uses to explore.
Tax planning is boring and absolutely necessary at any age but especially after you retire. Here are some tax-management strategies aimed at maximizing your retirement income.
Buying a home is a big financial decision — probably the biggest you’ll ever make. Here are some basic tips to get you started on the right financial foot.
Tax planning is boring and absolutely necessary at any age but especially after you retire. So let’s look at some tax-management strategies aimed at maximizing your retirement income.
Tax planning is boring and absolutely necessary at any age but especially after you retire. Here are some tax-management strategies aimed at maximizing your retirement income.
It’s a little late to practise early tax preparation this year— but make it your practice for next year and you will keep more of what you earn. That’s because early tax prep and planning pays off in many ways.
Imagine if, instead of one charitable bond paying out $20,000 per year, that there were 10 charitable bonds in place, or 100 bonds in place — imagine the difference such planned generosity could make to our community, to the organizations and folks that need a helping hand from those of us than can afford to do more.
There’s no deadline with a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), it’s a great place to invest your anticipated tax refund, and it’s a tremendously flexible way to achieve tax-free savings growth.
There's still time to take advantage of some RRSP tune-up tips that will save you money on your taxes this year and make your retirement more financially comfortable.
One dictionary definition of blend is: to make a pleasing combination. That must certainly be so because more and more families are doing it.
As a single person, what’s yours is yours — and that’s that. But when you join with another person and become a couple, sharing is an absolute necessity. Sharing your love, your time, and, oh yes, the bills, obligations and other aspects of your financial lives, as well.
Are you “average”? Definitely not!
Decisions, decisions — is it better to contribute to investments held within an RRSP or a TFSA?
An old saying remarks, “What a difference a day makes.”
Regularly riding a stationary or road cycle is a great way to stay fit. Taking a life cycle approach to investing is also one of the best ways to help stay financially fit.
There’s a resolution revolution a-comin’! A few days from now, as the old year gives way to the new, Canadians everywhere will be making promises to themselves. Big promises (I resolve to quit smoking.) and not-so-big-promises (I resolve to call my aunt more often.). But here’s one promise you should make and never break: “I resolve to be financially secure.” And here are 10 simple ways to make that happen:
