As the end of the year quickly approaches, people often go into giving mode for varying reasons. For some, it is the spirit of Christmas and giving to those who have less than ourselves. For others, it is for the practical reason of the timing of a Donation Tax Credit. Or perhaps it is some combination of the two. Whatever the reason, we’d like to unpack some of the benefits of giving now and ways to be charitable.
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It is with bitter sweetness that we are saying good bye to Loretta Nanninga. Loretta and her husband Mike are expecting their first child at the end of November and she will transition to being a full-time mom and working alongside her husband in their Church ministry. Since joining the Capstone team in October 2014, Loretta's sincere desire to serve Capstone's clients with care and excellence has made her a valued member of our team.
Why does the macro matter? Do interest rates impact my portfolio? Should I pay off my line of credit or invest?
We love real estate, we love talking about it, and we love owning it. Perhaps it’s the allure of owning something tangible or the anecdotal evidence that ‘real estate always goes up over the long-term’. But when you dig a little deeper, there may be hidden costs of owning a rental property.
Many employers offer long term savings programs either through Group RRSPs or Pension Plans and understanding how they work can help you take advantage of these employment benefits.
As we enjoy our Summer holidays and vacation time it paints a picture of the idyllic retirement some of us hope to achieve. Retirement is different for everybody, so take a look at the questions we’ve assembled to get an idea of some things worth considering.
We are excited about the upcoming launch of our new Fund the Capstone Real Estate Pool. On August 17, 2017, we hosted an Information Session, providing prospective investors with an introduction and overview of the Fund and answering your questions.
As a Fund Manager and Portfolio Manager, Capstone is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the Capstone Real Estate Pool.