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Best in show: How to find and invest in market leaders + MORE Apr 10th
Canadians approach retirement planning in many different ways, but there’s one thing we can all benefit from: a strategy to save enough to retire comfortably and even generate income after we stop working.
But many of us don’t feel financially ready to stop working. According to a 2022 survey.... More »
Are you really ready to retire? Why many Canadians are struggling with retirement planning + MORE Mar 25th
Despite best intentions, many Canadians are not financially prepared for retirement. This reality is driven by a combination of factors: rising costs of living, growing debt levels, insufficient personal savings, and a lack of proper planning. Unexpected life events such as health challenges, job lo.... More »
The tax implications of transferring a stock between spouses + MORE May 15th
My wife and I are joint owners WROS (with right of survivorship) of a stock we have owned for many years. If the ownership of the stock is changed to just her name, individually, no death involved, does her cost basis of the shares remain the same as it was when it was in our joint names?—Joe
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What it’s like to work with a financial advisor + MORE Apr 10th
If you’re like many Canadians, you’re probably weighing working with a financial advisor. Maybe you’ve just gotten married, started a business, expanded your family or come into an inheritance, or you’re planning your financial future as you approach retirement.
A financial advisor can be.... More »
So you fell short of your financial goals in 2025—here’s how to do better + MORE Dec 31st
Did you fall behind on your financial goals for 2025? If so, you’re not alone. According to a survey by online estate planning platform Willful, 58% of Canadians reported postponing financial tasks they’d earmarked for the year, such as paying down debt, contributing to registered savings and in.... More »
The holidays on a budget: How to avoid credit card debt
– moneysense.ca
For many Canadians, managing debt is a year-round challenge. Common tips tend to be simplistic or downright insulting (we’re looking at you, “skip your daily coffee”). Staying on top of your finances gets even more difficult during the holidays, when everywhere we look there are messages urging us to spend. If you really want to avoid more debt this coming season, you’ll need to pay attention to three major areas: saving, shopping and credit card use. It is possible to participate in the most wonderful time of the year without adding financial stress.
Saving to avoid holiday debt
Now is as good a time as any to create a savings habit, where you put a percentage of your earnings away each month. Your first priority is to build an emergency fund, which should be big enough to cover all of your expenses for three to six months. You can use the same strategy to save up funds for your holiday spending. If you’re just starting now, all is not lost—you’ve still got some time to set aside money from each paycheque before your January and February credit card bills…
