Tag Archives: Retirement plan

What You Need To Know About Filing Your 2023 Taxes

By Jenny Reimer, CFP®, CIM COO and Director, Financial Planning Spring is around the corner, and along with the warmer weather comes tax season. This month, we would like to highlight a few changes to be aware of and share … Continue reading

Posted in Financial Planning, taxes


How Much Do You Need to Retire?

By Steve Bridge, BA (Hons.), CFP®  Retirement, or financial independence, ranks as one of people’s top financial goals. We’re currently in the midst of “RRSP Season”, and many Canadians are giving at least a passing thought to their eventual retirement. … Continue reading

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Retirement savings


Is Financial Freedom Still Possible?

By Karin Mizgala, co-founder and CEO Money Coaches Canada COVID-19 has rattled us to the core. It has threatened our health and taken lives. It has damaged our economy and taken livelihoods. It has physically kept us apart, yet we … Continue reading

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Investing, Money Coaching, Relationship to money, Retirement savings


Investments Plain and Simple

How Investments Are Taxed When making investment decisions, it is wise to consider the various tax implications – both positive and negative. As always, first remember that your investments should reflect your goals and values, your time frame and your … Continue reading

Posted in Financial Literacy, Investing, Retirement savings, taxes


CPP Expansion: A Rare Opportunity to Fine Tune Your Retirement Plan

By Sandra Mann, MBA Financial Services, CPA, CGA, FPSC Level 1™ I’m sure you’ve heard by now that the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is set for expansion beginning in 2019, but you may be wondering how the changes will impact … Continue reading

Posted in For your information, Retirement savings


Don’t give-up on retirement yet

by Karin Mizgala Think retirement is out of your grasp? The current economic downturn and the consequent impact on investments have caused many people to worry about their pensions and to re-think their retirement options. The financial news these days … Continue reading

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Debt, Investing