Investments
DEATH AND TAXES
TAX CORNER Plan ahead to minimize taxes on death Nobody likes to think about their death, but who wants to pay more tax than they have to? With a little planning, you can help minimize the taxes your estate might pay at death. LEAVE ASSETS TO YOUR SPOUSE Assets left to a spouse or spousal […]
THE GENDER DIVIDE
EXPLORING THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACING WOMEN INVESTORS According to a survey about women’s purchasing power, women control household purchases five times more than their partners do and are involved in nearly 90 per cent of household purchasing decisions. They drive purchase timing, do more pre-purchase research, make more decisions about brands and then, more times […]
Are you a farmer looking to save money on your taxes?
Tax tips for farm owners Did you know there are many tax credits and options available for farmers? The following list provides you with information on how to save money on your taxes. 1. You may be able to reward farm employees, including family members, with retiring allowances as you approach the point of winding […]
Saving a little can go a long way
Tips on making your paycheck go further If you are like many Canadians, you understand how hard it is to put aside money for a rainy day. Caught between rent or mortgage payments, car loans, credit card payments and a night out on the town, it can be hard to save enough money to realize […]
How to make short-term savings go further
Make more from your Savings When interest rates are low, two things happen. Borrowing money becomes very cheap. And generating interest in your savings account turns into a long, slow business. Historically, some banks have offered interest rates as low as 0.05 per cent on ordinary savings accounts during low-interest periods. Do you know how […]
Finding a healthy balance
Life and Investments Are your life and your investments in balance? There are many different types of investors. Some check on their holdings everyday because they enjoy the security selection process. They get a thrill from hunting down the latest, greatest stock and discussing it with their advisor. These people welcome investing into their lives […]