Category Archives: Taking Stock

Keeping the tax bite on your earnings to a minimum

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Very often we begin financial planning from a net position, dealing with what we have left after the tax man takes his pound of flesh. We should be structuring our affairs to keep the tax bite to a minimum. A … Continue reading →

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It’s time to bring prescription drugs under a national government-funded program

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

When the topic of universal drug coverage comes up in this country, the debate often runs aground on the question of cost. In an environment of government austerity, few seem willing to embrace the idea of a new, national government … Continue reading →

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The TFSA was created to shield a portion of investment earnings from tax; have you tried it yet?

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

By Giselle Pieczonka Most Canadians are familiar with the tax free savings account benefit, but are they taking advantage of it? If you are a Canadian resident age 18 and over you can contribute to a TFSA. Canadians from all … Continue reading →

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Making your savings grow when the economy’s ‘flat’

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

It has been a rough 10 years for financial markets—and for current retirees looking for income and baby boomers looking at their last chance for some serious compounding to make retirement as comfortable as possible. Recent performance indices are down, … Continue reading →

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Email pitfalls for small business

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

Be careful how you use email addresses published on the Internet. Thanks to a 2004 ruling by the then assistant privacy commissioner, a sledge hammer is being applied to small business and individuals who use the Internet to access business … Continue reading →

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