In 2019, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) annual contributions have been gradually increasing. You may have noticed that your first paycheque of 2023 was a little lighter than usual, as CPP premiums have increased. This is the 5th year of a 7-year CPP enhancement schedule. In exchange for paying enhanced contributions, CPP recipients can expect… Read More
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You have likely already read Anthony’s article “The role of monetary policy on markets.” The article paints a complicated picture for fixed income. Low yields mean minimal returns and you still face interest rate risk, which will put downward pressure on bond prices. This presents a dilemma for investors who have a fixed income mandate… Read More
Drawing from your portfolios? Worried about the next pullback? What can you do to minimize the impact of a correction? Markets have been on an upward trajectory since late-March and most portfolios currently sit flat or slightly positive for the year. This is quite the turnaround from just a few short months ago. However, headwinds… Read More
We feel it is important to periodically review the basic tax-advantaged account structures available to Canadian investors. In this article, we’ll discuss the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and it’s sibling, the Spousal Retirement Savings Plan (SRSP). Who Will Make Best Use of an RRSP? You will benefit from an RRSP if you are working… Read More
Did your last paycheque look a little low? That’s because starting in 2019, the amount you contribute to Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will increase from 4.95% to 5.10% for earnings between $3,500 and $57,400. These contributions are matched by your employer. Therefore, if your salary is $57,400 or higher, you will pay approximately $81 more… Read More
“In the New Year, never forget to thank to your past years because they enabled you to reach today! Without the stairs of the past, you cannot arrive at the future!” – Mehmet Murat Ildan Weekly Update – So Long, 2018 For the last time in 2018, we will leave you with our tax- and investment-related… Read More