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Most people want to be wealthy, or at least financially independent. The sad truth is that very few people are financially independent when they reach retirement. The rest are dependent to some extent on others or government benefits for their daily money needs.   Far too many people today live …

The last year or so has been a very rude awakening for many. Too many people today are so busy living a lifestyle, they forget that emergencies may need to be dealt with.   It’s all too easy to take one’s cash flow for granted and get lulled into the …

It is seldom planned or wished for, but it is a reality and something that requires discussion – the illness and/or death of a spouse or partner. As the so-called Baby Boomer generation ages, there is a marked increase in widows suddenly left with financial situations that they do not …

November is financial literacy month – a great time to reflect on your relationship with money and the decisions you make that guide you toward a secure future.   Financial literacy is a set of five key skills that help Canadians navigate the complex world of personal finance with clarity, …

Year End Tax Planning Ideas

With the year’s end fast approaching, here are some ideas to minimize your 2023 tax bill.   The first idea is to look at harvesting any tax losses in an investment portfolio to help offset any capital gains you may have triggered. Even if there are no capital gains, non-registered …

Clarke owned a small business that employed three other people besides him. He had sole signing authority on his business bank account, and personally had a joint mortgage on his home with his wife, Lois. His car was registered in his name only.   Clarke was generous with gifts on …

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