Retiring gradually

According to the 2016 census, one in five Canadians aged 65 and over were working, with 30% of this group working full time. Some continued in their regular jobs, while others became consultants, entrepreneurs and new business owners....

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When do you need a power of attorney?

Hopefully, you’ll never suffer an illness or disorder that seriously impairs your cognitive functioning. But if you ever suffer such a condition, you may lose the ability to manage your finances – from paying bills to making investment and income......

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Leaving more to your heirs

Imagine a $1 million estate including $200,000 of stocks in a non-registered account, a $300,000 Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and vacation property valued at $500,000. But it’s not $1 million to the heirs. There’s a $100,000 capital......

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How to keep your TFSA aligned with your goals

This year, you can contribute $6,000 to your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), bringing the cumulative total of TFSA contributions to $63,500, or $127,000 between a couple. This means that a TFSA can help meet any investment objective....

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