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Making sense of the markets this week: December 14 Dec 12th
Each week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
What’s coming down the pipeline for Canadian investors?
Canadian pipeline companies move oil and gas around North America. They don’t carry the risk of having to find an.... More »
It’s probably time you switched banks—4 easy steps for Canadians + MORE Jun 28th
When you opened your first bank account, chances are it was with the same financial institution your parents used—because, why not? And given how loyal Canadians are to their banks, there’s a good chance you’re still banking with the same institution. In fact, 70% of Canadians held the sa.... More »
Why Disney Stock Jumped Today - Motley Fool May 18th
Why Disney Stock Jumped Today Motley FoolDisney Has A Blunt Message For People Choosing To Visit Walt Disney World CinemaBlendDisney says it will reopen shopping area at Florida resort on Wednesday CanoeWhat's Next for Walt Disney World's New Attraction Plans? &.... More »
Berkshire Hathaway posts $43.8 billion loss as stock holdings tumble - The Globe and Mail Aug 6th
Berkshire Hathaway posts $43.8 billion loss as stock holdings tumble The Globe and MailBuffett’s Berkshire Reduces Buybacks Amid Stock-Purchasing Spree BNNBerkshire Hathaway reports operating earnings surge, but posts big investment loss amid market rout CNBCBerksh.... More »
7 Questions to ask your financial advisor Feb 19th
Most financial advisors are good people. But too many are squeezed between a desire to serve clients and the requirement to reach revenue targets and sell their firm’s products. Therefore, when you’re evaluating a current or prospective advisor, a healthy dose of “caveat emptor” (buyer bewar.... More »
Overlooked retirement income and planning considerations
– myownadvisor.ca
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Overlooked retirement income and planning considerations I’ve mentioned this a few times on my site: there is a wealth of information about asset accumulation, how to save within your registered and non-registered accounts to plan for retirement. There is far less information about asset decumulation including approaches to earn income in retirement. Thankfully there are…
My Own Advisor is on his way to owning a million dollar portfolio. The article Overlooked retirement income and planning considerations is exclusive to My Own Advisor. Make sure you visit My Own Advisor Deals to save hundreds or thousands of dollars every year. All Rights Reserved.
Overlooked retirement income and planning considerations I’ve mentioned this a few times on my site: there is a wealth of information about asset accumulation, how to save within your registered and non-registered accounts to plan for retirement. There is far less information about asset decumulation including approaches to earn income in retirement. Thankfully there are…
My Own Advisor is on his way to owning a million dollar portfolio. The article Overlooked retirement income and planning considerations is exclusive to My Own Advisor. Make sure you visit My Own Advisor Deals to save hundreds or thousands of dollars every year. All Rights Reserved.
Why it’s time to raise the TFSA limit to $8,500
– moneysense.ca
If the government won’t increase RRSP contribution room for high earners, a reasonable alternative might be to modestly increase TFSA contribution room for everyone.
Canadians are notoriously nice consensus seekers. The old joke might be that they tend to never cross the road because they consistently prefer to be in the middle. If that’s the case, I’d like to propose a “Canadian” solution to the ongoing debate about how much should be allowed to contribute to their TFSAs annually.
You may recall that the limit is currently set at $5,500 and is likely to go up to $6,000 in a year or two (TFSA contributions are indexed to cumulative inflation and go up in $500 increments when thresholds are passed). You may also recall that for one brief year, the limit was set at $10,000 in keeping with a political promise made by a party that is no longer in power in Ottawa. The debate, it seems has mostly revolved around the benefit of incremental tax relief for those who might not need it…
