Accept your TFSA "gift" at first opportunity
Something special happens on January 1st of each year. You are automatically awarded another $5,000 in available room for your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).
On January 1, 2011, Canadians will enter Year 3 of the program, meaning you will have received a total of $15,000 in TFSA room. Here's why you should accept this gift at first opportunity: Money in a TFSA grows tax free and is never subj...
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Squeeze more from your hard-earned money
Here we are: poised between the final lazy days of the warmer seasons and the hectic wintry period- when we pay off holiday bills, contribute to RRSPs and prepare for the Tax Man. Why not take a quiet moment to review your finances to ensure you're doing everything possible to maximize your cash flow? In terms of tax opportunities, we like to remind our clients that a few strategies require tha...
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Choosing a guardian
No one likes to consider the possibility of dying before their children are grown. Aside from financial concerns, parents worry about the emotional impact and future of their children without them. However, with careful thought in naming a guardian in your will and by providing written instructions, you can ease their trauma and continue to have a positive influence on their lives. The person y...
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