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What is the Tax-Free First Home Savings Account?
In the 2022 Federal Budget, the federal government proposed a new savings vehicle for first-time home buyers. The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a registered account designed to help individuals with savings for their first home. Eligbility You must be a Canadian resident and: Be 18 years of
Ontario Staycation Tax Credit
If you are travelling in Ontario this year, be sure to keep track of your accommodation expenses as they can help you reduce your taxes. For 2022 Ontario has introduced a tax credit up to 20% of your accommodation expenses for stays in a hotel, campground, and/or cottage. WHAT CAN YOU
Why Invest in the Stock Market?
With the current stock market gyrations, people may wonder why they should invest in the stock market at all since stocks are not guaranteed and their values can go up and down. To help frame it better, it may be useful to replace the words “stock market” with the word
How to Navigate a Market Downturn for Retirees
With the market decline this year, people want to know what they can do. The following are suggestions and actions you can take to help navigate a market downturn. Key Suggestions Complete a Portfolio Performance Review The first step is to find out if other portfolios with a similar investment mix
Paying Your Income Taxes in Retirement
When making the transition from your working years to retirement, a common concern or question that comes up is, “How do I pay my taxes in retirement?” I had this conversation with two clients recently as many retirees are unsure of how taxes work in retirement. Key Takeaways: As a
Can we give money to our children to help with a home purchase?
In meeting with clients a common question we hear is, “Can we give money to our children to help with a home purchase?” With real estate prices today, the only way many young adults can afford to purchase a home is with help from the bank of Mom and Dad.
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