Tax planning is a continuous process, but the start of the year presents a prime opportunity to review your finances and maximize any available tax-saving strategies. As we enter 2025, here are some key tax tips to consider. Create a CRA My Account Do you have a CRA My Account yet? Here are… Read More
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As we head into a new year, it’s hard not to see echoes of the past. In 2025, the United States will have a new president, though he’s a familiar face. Markets have rallied in anticipation of the incoming administration and its proposed economic policies, much like they did following the 2016 election. The U.S…. Read More
As we approach the end of 2024, here are some tax tips for consideration. Investors Tax-Gain Selling As of June 25th 2024, the capital gains inclusion rate increased from 50% to 66.67% on gains above $250,000. Individuals and certain trusts are still entitled to the original 50% inclusion rate on the first $250,000 of gains…. Read More
The promising start to 2023 continued for investors in April as stocks posted more gains, bond yields were stable, and inflation cooled again. However, concerns remain around the direction of central bank interest rates, the debt ceiling, and consumer spending. Here’s a summary of the main events that steered the markets. Markets are up since… Read More
We hope you and your families enjoyed a happy, healthy, and relaxing holiday season. As we turn the page on 2022 and bring 2023 into focus, here are 15 topics to consider when planning for the coming year. Markets have been increasing since early-October 2022. On October 12, 2022, the S&P 500 bottomed out –… Read More
As we approach the end of 2022, here is a “state of the market” which shows where we are and provides a potential glimpse into the next year. Firstly, some high-level commentary from Myles Zyblock, Chief Investment Strategist at Dynamic Funds: The next year’s outlook represents a fine balance between further monetary policy tightening and… Read More