Advisor to Client

What the federal election means for families

Four major political parties are vying for your vote on Oct. 19. Don’t give it to them based on half-read headlines or holiday hearsay from the Thanksgiving table.

October 7, 2015

2 min read

Tax

Avoid these T1135 tax traps

If you have more than $100,000 in foreign property, you need to file Form T1135.

By Dean DiSpalatro |October 4, 2015

6 min read

Tax

A trust is not a legal entity, but rather a relationship where legal property ownership is in the hands of a trustee, and beneficiaries are entitled to that property. Still, a trust is a taxable entity — so where should it be taxed?

October 4, 2015

3 min read

Financial Planning

What Ontario’s new probate rules mean

How the Estate Information Return will change Ontario estates in 2016.

By James Dolan |October 2, 2015

3 min read

Investing

Tips when investing in rental property

Being a landlord takes diligence, a long-term plan and a steady cash flow

By Suzanne Sharma |October 2, 2015

4 min read

Investing

Government bonds for safety

With interest rates so low, Canadian and U.S. government bonds have lost their lustre among yield-hungry investors. But these bonds should still have a place in your portfolio.

By Staff |October 2, 2015

2 min read