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Low Volatility Investing

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In the world of investing you often hear the word “volatility”.  In finance the definition of “volatility” is: “a measure for variation of price of a financial instrument over time” So when we talk about volatility we are really discussing how much the price of…

Rethinking RRSPs

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Business owners tend to pay themselves enough each year to ensure they can maximize their RRSP contributions. Yet given the tax deferral opportunities available to small businesses, Jamie Golombek concludes that leaving funds in the company may make more sense than taking a salary.  If you’re…

Tax tips for clients who own U.S. property

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Canadians are taking advantage of low U.S. house prices to buy vacation homes. Still, you should warn clients that owning property located beyond Canadian borders doesn’t mean it’s outside CRA’s grasp. “Many Canadians who own U.S. vacation homes are unaware that certain events may trigger…

Procrastination can cost tax filers

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Procrastination and ignorance about tax rules can be a costly combination as the Canadian tax filing deadline approaches, tax experts say. Canadians run the risk of facing hefty penalties or missing out on thousands of dollars worth of tax credits if they wait until the…

Having Children

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For most new or expecting parents, there are a host of new financial planning implications and less time than ever before to deal with them.  Although I can’t give you advice on sleep schedules or childhood allergies, I do suggest that you make the time…

How To Really Screw Up Your Business At Death

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(And What You Can Do To Avoid This) Introduction Most of the mistakes regarding your estate planning if you own a busines can be broken down into 3 main areas: Working really had to build a successful family business / farm then putting no effort into…

Retirement: Three magic numbers

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How much will you need to retire? .Nothing is more frustrating than trying to figure out how much to save for retirement. You know the amount you’ll need to save depends on what kind of retirement lifestyle you want. But how can you decide that…

Taxation of Disability Insurance

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What is Disability insurance? A disability insurance policy generally provides a benefit on a periodic basis to an individual if they become disabled and their ability to earn income is compromised. The common element of the various definitions of “disability” is an incapacity or inability,…