Guiding you along your financial journey
We all know how challenging it can be to stay on top of ever-changing facts and figures in the field of personal finance. With that in mind, we have compiled a short list of key items to keep in mind for 2020. 2020 TFSA Limit The 2020 TFSA limit remains at $6,000, unchanged from the 2019 limit. Keep in mind […]
Question. I saw an advertisement on television recently, regarding critical illness insurance. I’m not currently familiar with this type of insurance, so I checked my group plan at work to find out more, but critical illness insurance isn’t a part of my group benefits plan. I asked my HR department, and they’ve indicated that they have no intention to include […]
Question. Hi, my spouse and I have been renting an apartment for the last few years, and we’re now ready to buy our first home together. We are wondering what programs are available for a first-time home buyer that could be beneficial. Do you have any advice for us? Answer. Your timing is great! As of September 2nd, the […]
Question. Hi, my partner and I currently have RESPs opened for our two children, and we contribute $200 per month for each child. Although my kids are still in elementary school and have quite some time before college or university, I always get nervous when I think about the costs (and especially when they go back to school after the […]
Should You Commute Your Pension? Question. I’ve just left my employer, and received some documents regarding my pension. In particular, I have to make a selection between 2 options – pension or commuted value. First, can you tell me what this means? And second, can you help me decide what the right choice is for me? Answer. Great question, and […]
A well-constructed investment portfolio is a key element of your financial plan. However, without the proper protection, your plan could be derailed by unfortunate and unforeseen life events. We’ve received many questions about risk management products such as life insurance, which can play a critical role in protecting you and your family against the unknown. Let’s take a look at […]
Question. I have been diligent in investing my TFSA and RRSP accounts over the years. I would like to retire in the next 10 years or so, but I’m not sure if I will have enough saved by then. Can you tell me, how much savings I should have in order to retire? Answer. That’s a great question, but nearly […]
Question. My spouse and I have recently purchased a house, and are planning to have a baby next year. I have some life insurance through my group plan at work, but my spouse is self-employed as an independent contractor, and has no employer benefits. We have a fairly big mortgage on our house, and we are thinking about purchasing life […]
