An emergency fund is a core part of every financial plan. It’s easily accessible money you can draw on to cover a period of unemployment, repairs to your home, major appliances or car, or any other unexpected essential expense. With Canada’s economy slowing and prices continuing to rise, this type of “just in case” or “rainy day” fund is more important than ever.
Read MoreGiving a financial gift to a grandchild can be tremendously satisfying, knowing you’re helping to make a difference in a loved one’s life. The first step is choosing when to make a gift.
Read MoreSwimsuit, sunglasses, sandals, t-shirts, shorts. Toss them in a suitcase and you’re ready to head to a sun destination. Or are you? Take care of these five financial tasks to avoid money problems while you’re away or when you get home.
Read MoreStarting in March 2022, the Bank of Canada began increasing its benchmark interest rate to help control inflation. In a series of 10 increases, the rate went from 0.25% to 5.00%. That’s a significant move in about a year and a half—and it’s affecting people differently depending on how they borrow and how they invest.
Read MoreIf you haven’t accounted for your digital property in your will or another document, you’re not alone. This is often overlooked when planning an estate.
Read MoreThe first things that come to mind when you think of estate planning might be your will, beneficiaries and executor or estate administrator. However, another key element is planning for the tax liability on your estate’s assets.
Read MoreWithdrawals from a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) are different than those from other registered plans. With an RESP, some withdrawals are taxable, while others are not.
This means you need to do some tax planning when you withdraw funds.
Read MoreYou may think you’ll never fall victim to phishing attacks, but new technologies are making online and phone scams more dangerous. Also, other family members could be at risk.
Read MoreAt Spire Advisors of Assante Capital Management Ltd. we take a holistic approach to your financial planning, which means that we plan ahead – past lifetimes, when necessary – to ensure that optimal decisions are made today, in support of the best possible outcomes tomorrow. With the introduction of the tax-free First Home Savings Account, we can consider new options for first-time homebuyers to take advantage of over the course of their lives; and (although sad to think about) we must also consider the options and implications of the FHSA after death.
Read MoreThe FHSA is a type of account recently created by the government to encourage and assist Canadians to save for their first home. In a post last week, we discussed the factors that can determine whether or not you may be eligible to open a First Home Savings Account – and this week, we are exploring some technical highlights of the FHSA:
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