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Weekly Update – April 5, 2019

April 5, 2019
 Canada Revenue Agency, Client services, Economy, Frank's Update, Investments, Tax, The Markets, Weekly Update, You First Financial
 Frank Manzo

“The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge” – Thomas Berger Guide to Recessions Capital Group has released an informative, user-friendly piece on the topic of recessions. The article answers the following questions: What is a recession? How long do recessions last? What happens to stock markets during recessions? What… Read More

Weekly Update – March 29, 2019

March 29, 2019
 Canada Revenue Agency, Client services, Economy, Frank's Update, Investments, Mutual Funds, Tax, The Markets, Weekly Update, You First Financial
 Frank Manzo

“Diligence is the mother of good fortune” – Benjamin Disraeli Be Aware: CRA Scams Abound As we enter the full swing of tax season, it is important to remember that scammers posing as CRA agents are also getting into full swing. The CRA has put together a helpful list of things they MAY and things… Read More

Weekly Update – March 22, 2019

March 22, 2019
 Canada Revenue Agency, Client services, Federal Budget, Frank's Update, Tax, Weekly Update, You First Financial
 Frank Manzo

“The budget is not just a collection of numbers, but an expression of our values and aspirations” – Jack Lew British Columbia Speculation and Vacancy Tax Declaration Deadline is March 31 If you own your home, you’ll have received a letter from the B.C. government telling you to make your declaration by March 31st. Homeowners,… Read More

Optimism in 10 Charts

January 25, 2019
 Bank of Canada, Brexit, Canada Revenue Agency, Client services, Economy, Federal Reserve, Frank's Update, Inflation, Interest Rates, Investments, Mutual Funds, The Markets, You First Financial
 Frank Manzo

As discussed in the Anthony’s 2019 Outlook, political concern persists but economic fundamentals are still strong. The optimist sees opportunity in every challenge, and here we provide some context to support a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2019. Here are 10 charts providing a case for optimism in 2019: 1: The U.S. economy heated up in… Read More

Weekly Update – November 23, 2018

November 24, 2018
 Canada Revenue Agency, Client services, Economy, Frank's Update, Investments, Tax, TFSA, Weekly Update, You First Financial
 Frank Manzo

“Savings, remember, is the prerequisite of investment” ― Campbell McConnell Annual Tax-Free Savings Account Limit Increases to $6,000 for 2019 The annual TFSA increase rose from $5,500 in 2018 to $6,000 for 2019. You might be asking, “why the increase?”. The answer is that the annual dollar limit increase is tied to inflation and rounded to the… Read More