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Market Pulse - The Week in Review

June 18, 2024 - Lyndsay Astley

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Market Pulse - The week in review - May 15th 2023

The US inflation picture continues to steadily improve, confirmed by the latest headline CPI print (4.9% y/y)....

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Market Pulse - The week in review

Led by Saudi Arabia, OPEC+ made a surprise announcement of a major cut in oil production, reducing it by 1.1 million bpd....

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Help your child purchase a home with an FHSA

What do you get when you combine some of the best features of a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)? Read about the new First Home Savings Account (FHSA)....

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Ensure family harmony when planning your estate

You want an inheritance to leave your children better off—not in conflict with each other. The good news is that communication can head off disputes....

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Single? Estate planning is still important

You may think estate planning is easier for a single person than for someone who’s married with children. Find out why it could be just the opposite....

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Time for a vacation property chat?

Parents may assume their children will eventually want the cottage, cabin or chalet. The children may love the recreation and relaxation, but not the responsibility that comes with it. Discover why you need to start the conversation now....

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RRIF, meet JLTD

If assets remain in a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), the estate may owe tax equal to about half the value. But a couple can offset the tax with a strategy you may not know about....

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Control the inheritance you leave to your heirs

Think trusts are only for the rich and famous? You’ll see a variety of uses that show why trusts can meet the estate planning needs of just about anyone....

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Should you help your child buy a home?

If you’re wondering whether to open the Bank of Mom and Dad to help a child buy a home, you face a difficult decision. We’ve got a pros-and-cons analysis to make it a little easier....

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Do you have assets that can’t be divided?

Think of the inheritance you plan on leaving to your children. If you have an asset that can’t be easily divided, you’ll want to read this....

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