Plan for financial success in 2026 Dec 24th

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Plan for financial success in 2026It’s that time of the year again. While you’re caught up in last-minute runs to the store and mapping out the family dinner menu for the holidays, an annual financial review is unlikely to cross your mind. The timing of financial reviews often competes with holiday fun as the end of the year nears when it’s harder to set aside a few hours and go through money matters.

Experts say you don’t have to rush the analysis during the peak holiday season. Instead, you can split the task into smaller chunks and prioritize based on deadlines. First, think about the major changes in your life this year, said Brian Quinlan, a chartered professional accountant with Allay LLP. “What has happened to your life in terms of marriage, babies, finishing school—and what’s happened with your finances?” Quinlan said.

Key tax moves before year-end

The Canada Revenue Agency runs the personal tax year in line with the calendar year. That means the deadline to reduce your tax bill and contribute to most registered accounts is Dec…

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