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“Adulting.” It’s a verb, a meme, a state of mild panic when you realize you’re responsible for keeping houseplants alive and understanding what an RRSP actually is. If the financial part of growing up feels like you’ve been handed an IKEA flat-pack guide to building a space shuttle, you’re not alone. Budgeting apps are cool…
Read MoreHeard the one about the daily latte bankrupting a generation? It’s a popular tale: skip your $5 coffee, squirrel away the savings, and voilà – you’re a millionaire by retirement! It’s a neat, guilt-inducing soundbite that’s been percolating in financial columns for years. And while mindfulness about spending is never a bad idea, fixating on…
Read MoreThe FHSA is an innovative financial tool crafted to propel your home-buying dreams into reality. Uniquely engineered for individuals eyeing their first-ever home purchase on Canadian turf, this account merges the best of both worlds—the RRSP’s tax deduction glory and the TFSA’s celebrated tax-exempt growth. Harness the Power of Tax Efficiency When you feed your…
Read MoreIf you’re like most Canadians, you have some debt. And, if you’re like most Canadians who just lived through a pandemic, you probably have more debt now than you did before. In fact, 43% of Canadians say that they’ve experienced an increase in debt in the past year.1 With the cost of living and interest rates…
Read MoreCase Study Scenario For the past 10 years, Mike has owned and operated a local construction company that has become highly successful. Due to this success, Mike has built up significant after-tax profits within his corporation and finds himself facing a decision: withdraw these funds now and invest them personally or leave the funds in…
Read MoreIt’s hard enough for people to wrap their heads around saving and investing for retirement in normal economic times, so it’s no surprise how overwhelmed so many feel about their financial futures today. With inflation increasing the costs of everyday items and rising interest rates affecting the mortgage and other borrowing costs, budgets have gotten…
Read MoreWhat is a TFSA? A Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a type of savings account that allows Canadians to save and invest their money without having to pay taxes on the investment income. This makes it an attractive option for those who want to save for retirement, save for a rainy day, or simply invest…
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