Can you help your kids financially without compromising your retirement?
A Certified Financial Planner explains what to think about before helping your kids with a gift or loan.
Articles By Jason Heath, CFP:
Can you use the Home Buyers’ Plan to buy a foreign property?
Find out if you can use the RRSP home-buying program to purchase foreign property and the tax implications that...
Single, no pension? Here’s how to plan for retirement in Canada
There are financial and logistical challenges to being single in retirement. Here are some tips to tackle them, especially...
Is a vacation home a good investment?
A cottage or other vacation property can provide a great way to unwind and spend time with family. But...
Robo-advisor or all-in-one ETF: which is best for new investors?
Do-it-yourself investors have more choices now than ever before. That can also create complexity, or confusion, about which approach...
Goodbye, Canada: A guide to departure tax, withholding tax for non-residents
Some Canadian residents plan to retire abroad, while others are only here temporarily for work. No matter the reason,...
How to prepare for future changes in tax policy—including capital gains tax
What do changes to capital gains in Canada teach us about tax planning generally? And how should we approach...
When are costs for a U.S. property tax-deductible in Canada?
Canadians pay tax on their worldwide income. But do the costs associated with U.S. properties get the same tax...
Can you transfer a RRIF to a TFSA—and what are the tax implications?
Canadians can transfer some registered accounts without withdrawing funds. What happens when you want to transfer a RRIF to...