RESP withdrawal rules: How 2023 changes provide a planning opportunity
The 2023 federal budget proposed earlier access to more Education Assistance Payments (EAPs) from Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs). Assuming...
December is the time to check your RESP withdrawal strategy to help cut any taxes
by Jamie Golombek Most Canadians likely associate the month of April with taxes, but it’s actually the month of December that...
Summer camps, cell phones and clothing – who pays for it?
By Leisha Murphy of Connect Family Law Dividing the cost of camps, activities, clothing, hair-cuts and the like can be confusing...
There’s a silver lining for “silver splitters”: Amicability
Around the world, previously happy couples are now struggling and headed straight for Splitsville. The stress of the pandemic has...
5 credit score myths to debunk
Many people might think they have the knowledge they need to keep good credit health. But since credit is something...
Know the warning signs when sniffing out financial infidelity
Keeping secrets about money can ruin your relationship, experts say. The COVID-19 pandemic has put romantic relationships to test with...
5 wise money moves to make before the BoC raises rates
In a move that surprised many analysts and economists, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem announced in late January that...
How advisors can protect clients borrowing from the ‘Bank of Mom and Dad’
By Noelle Boughton About one-third of all new homebuyers are asking for their parents’ help, and advisors can help these...
11 Thoughtful Divorce Books For Kids
With 50% of marriages ending in divorce, the end of their parents’ relationship is a reality very familiar for many...
Who gets the cottage when couples divorce?
When the leading ladies of Netflix’s hit sitcom Grace & Frankie (portrayed by Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin) found out...