How can we learn to be content with our current financial situation?
Janet Kim Sing
As a Portfolio Manager and Certified Financial Planner, I commonly see people who believe all their registered accounts (i.e., LIRA, LRSP, RRSP, RRIF, etc.) will end up going to their children when both spouses die.
Maria Dawes
Matthew 22:21 tells us, “…give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” And so right out of the gate, I want to say that those who are paying high taxes may not be bad stewards of their material resources.
A very common question I’m asked is, “Should I be utilizing my RRSP or my TFSA for long-term saving?”
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) are hot topics for those entering their 60’s. A common question that comes up when we meet with those looking ahead to retirement is: When should I begin taking my CPP and OAS benefits? In this two-part series we will shed light on CPP and OAS separately, as well as provide some guidelines for when you should apply to receive benefits from these programs.
Capstone Asset Management
Growing trade tensions, Brexit negotiations, Germany's slowing economy, inverted bond yields and a stalling housing market. These are just some of the factors that created a noisy first quarter in 2019.
As the deadline for RRSP contributions looms ahead, I have noticed more advertisements around local banks marketing RRSP loans. In theory, it sounds like a good idea to use a loan to contribute to your RRSP, thus triggering a tax deduction while enabling you to save for retirement. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when considering a decision like this.
Investors were subjected to a dramatic drop in the North American stock markets as 2018 drew to a close. Many factors contributed to this volatility, such as rising interest rates, Canadian oil price declines, trade tensions, and concerns about slowing global growth. In this year-end edition of Investors' Journal take a look at the economic review for 2018, and read about changes to Capstone's Traditional Equity Pool.
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