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Market Pulse - The Week in Review

June 18, 2024 - Lyndsay Astley

Experience concise financial news with Market Pulse: The Week In Review

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Split your income to save tax

There are limited ways to earn income and pay no tax. However, there are many ways to pay less tax....

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Managing a windfall, large or small

Whatever size a windfall may be, acting hastily can lead to regret. Learn what to consider and how to make the most of bonuses, tax refunds and larger windfalls that come your way....

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Tax Highlights from the 2022 Federal Budget

Canada’s Finance Minister, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, tabled the 2022 federal budget on April 7, 2022....

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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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Claiming home office expenses

Thankfully, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has made it easy for employees to claim home office expenses if you spent more than half of your working hours at home for at least four consecutive weeks in 2020 due to COVID-19. Here are the options avail...

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Save tax by splitting income with children

You save tax as a family when you transfer your income to children in a lower tax bracket. We’ve got specific income-splitting strategies that work for minor children and adult children....

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How to minimize tax on retirement income

It’s something you don’t often realize until you retire, but tax becomes one of your biggest expenses in retirement. We’ve got a few strategies that can help you trim your tax bill....

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Missing any tax credits or deductions?

We’ve got some information that will hopefully save you some tax dollars – whether you’re filing a personal tax return or you’re a business owner or incorporated professional....

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End of year reminders and strategies

We’ve got some financial to-dos to stay on track and tips to come out ahead. All must be completed by December 31, and some will be achieved more smoothly if you start early....

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