If you have received a notification from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to pay instalment taxes, here’s what it means and what you should do about it.
Beta – A Difficult Conversation
Q1 2022 was a quarter of extremes – for investors, households and, without overstatement, the world at large. More than ever, investors are wondering how their portfolios should be structured going forward.
Share Splits
Retail conglomerate Amazon recently announced a 20:1 stock split. This is the fourth share split for the company, the last one occurring over twenty years ago.
Dual Wills – A Tax-Saving Strategy
For many Ontarians, the use of dual wills is part of a well-informed estate planning strategy because it can reduce or eliminate the Estate Administration Tax (the “EAT”) which is often payable as a result of death.
Why Gold, Why Now?
Gold has held an esteemed place in society and commerce for centuries and its legitimacy as an investment is well-established.
Capitalize on Uncertainty
The final quarter of 2019 resolved some important uncertainties. The Canadian Federal Liberals won the election but...
The Perils of Low Interest Rates
The backbone of our recovery from the Global Financial Crisis was the effort by central banks to guide interest rates...
August Market Commentary & Forecast – It’s not a recession, it’s a market correction
The global markets had a volatile month in August with mounting concerns about a slowdown in global economic activity....
June Market Commentary – When Doves Cry
The global markets staged an incredible recovery in June after getting walloped in May. Escalating trade tensions...
Coping with Change
When people shake their heads because we are living in a restless age, ask them how they would like to live in a...
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