Market-linked GICs: The pros and cons for investors
These GICs track the markets, offering low risk and some upside potential to investors. Here’s how to know if...
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Are mutual fund fees tax deductible?
Don’t go claiming a deduction for mutual fund fees on your tax return. Why? Because they’ve already been indirectly...
What is considered day trading in a TFSA
The recent Ahamed v. The King decision by the Tax Court of Canada highlights risks for investors who trade...
How to calculate the taxable amount for a cashed-in whole life insurance policy
Is a whole life insurance cash value taxable? Spoiler: Yes. But find out how to calculate the taxable amount....
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Selling stocks at a loss in a TFSA: What it means for your contribution room
Before holding speculative stocks in a TFSA, consider what reporting a capital loss means for your contribution room going...
For Canadians living abroad, is it worth investing in foreign ETFs?
Canadians with extra savings overseas may wish to invest in foreign ETFs. However, there may be alternatives with less...
How to have the most tax-efficient retirement income plan
Should you plan your retirement savings around paying the least amount of taxes? Find out the implications and the...
Should you withdraw from non-registered or TFSA investments in retirement?
When starting to draw down your investments in retirement, should you sell your non-registered or TFSA stocks, or both?
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Triggering losses by transferring investments to a TFSA
Stavros is worried that contributing an investment in kind to his TFSA will trigger the “superficial loss rule.”