Tax Strategies
What’s New for Your 2022 Tax Return
What’s new for your 2022 tax return? In my blog post I’m going to give you insight into what’s happening in the Canadian tax world. Get the inside scoop on the “new” items from CRA and those being discontinued. If you haven’t done your taxes yet or you’re thinking ahead to next year, find out…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: B.C. couple has plenty of money, but even the wealthy need a coherent financial plan
A financial plan is really a life plan to think through what you want to do with your money and life. This is why the wealthy need a Financial Plan, just like everyone else. What lifestyle do they want to live and what do they want to do with their money? How comfortable of a…
Read MoreFinancial Post Article: Ottawa couple aiming for simple retirement worry inflation will derail their plans
The Financial Post asked me to review the finances of an Ottawa couple who are worried that inflation will take away money from their pension plans. See how looking at their additional lifestyle spending will make a difference for their retirement. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO READ THE ARTICLE BY MARY TERESA BITTI: Ottawa couple…
Read MoreBest Ways to Get a Bigger Tax Refund
I was recently interviewed by Isabelle Docto from Daily Hive on the “Best Ways to Get a Bigger Tax Refund”. She asked two really interesting questions that didn’t make it into the interview, so I thought I’d answer them in this video and podcast. The questions are: Please check out the original article here: https://dailyhive.com/canada/best-ways-bigger-tax-return…
Read MoreHow to Live Off Your Investments and How Much Do You Need? (Build Wealth Canada Podcast)
I was recently interviewed by Kornel Szrejber on Build Wealth Canada, the podcast that educates Canadians on investing, debt-free living, and how to earn a passive income. In our interview we discuss: I hope you enjoy it! Ed
Read MoreLive Q&A from Canadian Financial Summit 2022
In November 2022 I was a speaker at the Canadian Financial Summit. It is Canada’s #1 online financial summit. Kornel Szrejber who runs the event & the Build Wealth Canada podcast, did a Live Q&A with me for exclusive access pass holders. He gave me a link to this private event, so I could share…
Read MoreHow to Design Your Retirement Income: An Overview
With so much advice on retirement, sometimes it’s hard to know what to do. How do you put all the details together to get the retirement income you want with the minimum lifetime tax? Quite a few people asked me questions about retirement income in response to my last video. In my latest video, you’re…
Read More5 Best Ideas To Optimize The Smith Manoeuvre
Is your mortgage tax deductible? You know the basics about the Smith Manoeuvre. This video is about the practical issues you may run into and how to maximize the benefits. We are Canada’s Smith Manoeuvre experts and have helped thousands of families implement it. Many “Smith Manoeuvre experts” just offer you a mortgage and leave…
Read MoreLive Q&A from Canadian Financial Summit
I expected questions on my 2 talks at the Canadian Financial Summit a month ago. I was surpised to get questions on many topics, including: How to setup a tax-efficient retirement income. The truth you need to hear about why the investment industry forces you to invest in bonds. Bonds – a horrible place to…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Informal Trusts
The 2 best ways to save & invest for your kids are RESPs and ITF accounts (informal trusts). To understand this, the best article I have read is by Chrissy on Eat Sleep Breathe FI: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INFORMAL TRUSTS (FOR CANADIANS) Why consider an informal trust? 1. Saving for “anything else” RESPs are…
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