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Plan your giving to make the greatest impact
The spirit of the holiday season inspires charitable giving. Whether it is dropping a few coins in the Salvation Army bucket, helping out at a local food bank, or by donating funds in lieu of gifts, it really is the season of giving.
How to transfer a U.S. retirement plan to an RRSP
These days many Canadians are accepting career opportunities that take them to the United States for a number of years during which they accumulate assets in a U.S. retirement savings plan.
Save money on tax software
TurboTax is finding ways to make tax filing easy and affordable. I just discovered a couple of discounts being offered when using their online tax preparation software.
CPP now or later?
There is no simple answer to this question. Hopefully this outline will help you determine which approach is right for you.
30% off University Tuition. Really!
Effective January 5th, 2012 students in Ontario are getting a financial boost from the provincial government.
Mixed Messages from the Banks – What’s new?
Royal Bank’s latest housing survey found that one-third of Canadians who are 55 or older have at least 16 years left on their mortgage term.
Why now is the time to pay down debt
With interest rates at historical lows, the majority of Canadians with mortgages, lines of credit or conventional loans are making the minimum payments required by their bank or credit union.
The latest on the European fiscal crisis
Yesterday, CNBC interviewed the President of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde on Europe’s fiscal problems. You can see the interview here. It is well worth 8 minutes of your time.
The risks of leveraged investing
Every once in a while I come across an investor who was convinced to borrow money and invest the loan proceeds. This was presented to them as a smart way to build their net worth and reduce their tax bill at the same time.
