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How to change a past tax return Apr 11th
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I have non-registered investment management fees from 2021 and 2022 that were not claimed on my returns for those years. Can they be deducted on my 2023 return? If not, is there another way to utilize those deductions now?
—Ian
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Who you gonna trust: Barry Ritholtz or Jim Cramer? + MORE Oct 25th
Because I get a lot of free review copies of financial books, it’s rare that I actually order one from Amazon, let alone three. But I did just that recently when I was curious about three influential authors who released new financial books within weeks of each other.
The first can be regarded .... More »
Marriage or mortgage: Which is the better investment? Mar 30th
Weddings can be expensive, but so can many of the things that come after a wedding—like a home purchase, starting a family and saving for retirement. And so money is an important relationship issue even before a couple ties the knot.
Both weddings and home purchases can both cause people to thin.... More »
What’s the best way of using your home equity during retirement? Nov 9th
Not sure how to make a retirement plan? Read on...
What’s the best way of using your home equity during retirement? - thestar.comContinue Reading On thestar.com »Getting the most out of your Retirement Plan in Canada can be tricky - let us help! Visit our Retirement page for.... More »
How much should you withdraw from your RRIF? + MORE Aug 17th
Q. I am 78 and have $330,000 in my RRIF account. How much should I withdraw each year so it is depleted by age 90? –Sandy
A. If I understand your question, Sandy, it sounds like you want to draw down your registered retirement income fund (RRIF) on a schedule aligned with your life expectancy. .... More »
What types of Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) exist?
– moneysense.ca
A Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a fantastic way to earn money on your savings, without having to pay tax on those earnings. Registered by the federal government, TFSAs are available to Canadians aged 18 and older. Unlike a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), you cannot deduct contributions to your TFSA from your income tax, so you will have to pay income tax on that initial money. But as long as you adhere to TFSA guidelines, you won’t pay taxes on any earnings made within the TFSA, not even when you withdraw it. Plus, you can withdraw as much as you want at any time.
There’s a specified limit to how much money you can put inside a TFSA. For 2020, the annual TFSA contribution limit is $6,000, and there is a lifetime maximum of $69,500 for those who were 18 or older as of 2009. The good part is that any unused contribution space and any amount that you withdraw from your TFSA becomes available to you as contribution room in the next calendar year.
Even though the word ‘‘savings” is in the name, it’s actually better to think of TFSAs as investment accounts, rather than simply a savings account…
There’s a specified limit to how much money you can put inside a TFSA. For 2020, the annual TFSA contribution limit is $6,000, and there is a lifetime maximum of $69,500 for those who were 18 or older as of 2009. The good part is that any unused contribution space and any amount that you withdraw from your TFSA becomes available to you as contribution room in the next calendar year.
Even though the word ‘‘savings” is in the name, it’s actually better to think of TFSAs as investment accounts, rather than simply a savings account…
Do you want a budget, middle-class or deluxe retirement? I’ve calculated exactly what you can expect to spend for all three
– thestar.com
If you’re worried about not having enough, cheer up. Most people are surprised by how little a typical middle-class retirement costs, writes David Aston.
