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Capital gains tax in Canada, explained + MORE Jan 31st
Capital gains tax highlights
Investors can sigh relief for the 2024 tax year. Despite the capital gains inclusion rate being changed as of June 25, 2024, it has since been delayed until 2026 by the Department of Finance Canada. Here’s what is proposed. For individuals, the inclusion rate is eithe.... More »
Should you set up a personal real estate corporation (PREC)? Nov 2nd
A personal real estate corporation, or PREC, allows a real estate agent to earn their business income through a corporation. Several o provinces, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia and, most recently, Ontario, allow PRECs.
Several other professionals in .... More »
How long should you hold a cryptocurrency investment? Apr 7th
I’m new to investing in bitcoin and ether, but a long-time investor. But since cryptocurrencies are relatively new as investments, I was wondering if you could explain what it means to be a long-time crypto investor. How long should I hold on to it?—Sadie
A long-time investor is someone who, .... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: August 9, 2021 Aug 7th
Each week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
The inside story on earnings and revenue for S&P 500’s Big 6
In terms of valuation, the largest companies on the S&P 500 are Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet (Google), Ama.... More »
Will GIC rates keep going up in 2024? + MORE Dec 22nd
As Canadians are painfully aware, Canada’s inflation has stubbornly persisted above the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) target rate of 2%. In response, the BoC has repeatedly raised the benchmark interest rate—which sets the pace for banks’ prime rates—since early 2022. While no one can predict wit.... More »
4 ways women can take control of their finances now
– moneysense.ca
Pay equality, gender parity, sexism and more. Amidst celebrating the achievements of women, there’s a lot of heavy stuff to consider on International Women’s Day. Something to add to the pile? Women and wealth management. As ladies climb the corporate ladder and become more successful, they are holding more wealth in Canada, which is amazing. The next logical thing to consider is how they’re planning to keep and grow the wealth they’re amassing. Statistics show that women face unique financial planning issues. They earn less on the dollar, have a longer life expectancy, must often take breaks in their careers to care for children or the elderly, and may not know how to begin investing. Most of these factors stem from inequality and social expectations that women around the world are trying to change but as it stands right now, there are a few things we can do to account for them.
1. Get help
Seek out the assistance of an advisor with whom you can have open and honest communication, suggests Dan Nolan, a financial planner with Investment Planning Counsel…
1. Get help
Seek out the assistance of an advisor with whom you can have open and honest communication, suggests Dan Nolan, a financial planner with Investment Planning Counsel…
Canada’s main stock market shed more than 100 points, while the loonie fell to its lowest level this year as oil prices tumbled amid a surprise buildup in U.S. fuel stockpiles.
Morguard commits to increasing board’s gender diversity
– theglobeandmail.com
As part of SHARE’s campaign, the Mississauga real estate company will add a woman to its board of directors and work on developing a formal diversity policy
Nine TSX stocks that combine price momentum, fundamental growth
– theglobeandmail.com
These companies show positive price momentum supported by fundamental growth and profitability
