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10 Tax Tips

As an investor, there are many factors that you need to consider as part of your long-term investment planning. Also, most of us have a strong desire to invest tax-efficiently and as a result, the following tax tips should be kept in mind when developing your tax planning strategy. Learn More

Tax Planning with Tax Free Savings Accounts

Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) were introduced in the 2008 federal budget and available to Canadians, beginning in 2009. According to the government, the TFSA is a "flexible, registered general-purpose savings vehicle that allows Canadians to earn tax-free investment income to more easily meet lifetime savings needs." Learn More

Retirement Savings Guide

There is no question about it, saving for retirement should be one of your primary financial planning objectives. After all, with increased life expectancies you could be spending a third of your lifetime in retirement. While that period of your life may still be a few years away, it is crucial that you accumulate significant retirement savings during your prime working years. More and more Canadians are quickly coming to realize that they should be taking steps now to ensure their own personal financial independence in retirement. Learn More