by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | May 15, 2014 | All About Investing, Risk Management
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is a Crown Corporation which administers the National Housing Act and provides mortgage insurance for high ratio mortgages. Mortgage loan insurance is typically required by lenders when homebuyers make a down payment of...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Feb 13, 2014 | All About Investing, All About Tax
This special issue is designed to highlight the budget changes that will have the greatest impact on our clients. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the new budget measures. If you have questions about any of the budget announcements, please let us know....
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Feb 6, 2014 | All About Investing, Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
I’ll admit it, when I picked up a copy of Preet Banerjee’s new book, Stop Over-Thinking Your Money, The Five Simple Rules of Financial Success, I immediately flipped to chapter seven. This is the chapter on Financial Advisors and I was very interested in what Preet...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 10, 2013 | Estate Matters
Being appointed executor of a loved one’s Will is an expression of the ultimate trust that person places in you. Although you may emotionally feel the need to honour the wishes of the deceased, there are some practical aspects one should take into consideration...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 4, 2013 | All About Investing, For Business Owners
Whether incorporated or a home based sole proprietor, business owners can deduct many operating expenses from their income. Here is a list of the most common expenses and a tip for effectively keeping track of them. Advertising – Costs associated with marketing your...
