How investing in real estate can easily go sideways

How investing in real estate can easily go sideways

Author: Chris Atchison, Special to The Globe and Mail For many high-net-worth individuals, investing in real estate – whether commercial or residential – seems like a sure bet, particularly after years of double-digit price increases in hot markets such as Toronto and...
Put your lazy retirement savings to work

Put your lazy retirement savings to work

Author: Nina Dragicevic, The Toronto Star From buying rental property to paying for school, RRSPs can help you hit your targets If you’re going to make a mistake, make it while you’re young. Josh Goodwin, at 20, got his first credit card in college and immediately...
Canadian government changes requirements for small business

Canadian government changes requirements for small business

Author: Kovasys, Planet Web How do you know the Liberals are running the country? It is for some reason they have decided they no longer need small businesses. Finance Minister Bill Morneau have announced some crucial tax overhaul changes in 50 years. To make a long...
Put your lazy retirement savings to work

Discover overlooked tax credits and deductions for savings.

Author: David Hodges, The Canadian Press Knowing these lesser-known tax deductions and credits could save you hundreds or possibly thousands of dollars. In the mad dash to file taxes before the April 30 deadline, Canadians often miss out on easy tax breaks, say...
Understanding the one percent in wealth semantics

Understanding the one percent in wealth semantics

Author: Andrew Allentuck, The Financial Post The rich are getting richer. That, at least, is the usual sentiment behind most stories about income inequality and tax breaks. But what does it actually mean? Often, when we talk about the “one per cent” we are talking...