by Rona Birenbaum | Jan 12, 2021 | In the News
The threat of a higher capital gains tax rate is resurfacing in conversations between financial advisors and their clients as Ottawa looks for ways to pay down a soaring deficit amid billions in spending on pandemic-relief measures. Full Article >
by Rona Birenbaum | Dec 15, 2020 | In the News
Months of pandemic-forced confinement have us yearning for more space. With rising home prices making it harder to buy a new home, Canadians are looking to optimize their existing space, by undertaking costly home renovation projects. Full Article >
by Rona Birenbaum | Dec 14, 2020 | In the News
If you don’t have methods for smart credit card use, it can be costly – Canadians have an average of $3,240 in credit card debt. This isn’t meant to scare you! Credit cards are a handy tool – when used correctly. They’re convenient to pay...
by Rona Birenbaum | Nov 2, 2020 | In the News
Being audited by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is never a fun ordeal, but advisors can play an important role in helping their clients get through the process as stress-free as possible. In fact, that role could become more prominent for advisors as a recent C.D....
by Rona Birenbaum | Oct 27, 2020 | In the News
According to the most recent data from the Canadian ETF Association, Canadians now have 766 ETFs to choose from, 87 more than the year before. Investors can access ETFs covering everything from the broad index to geographic or sector-specific strategies like India,...
by Rona Birenbaum | Oct 13, 2020 | In the News
With schools adjusting to new online and in-person classroom setups, the pandemic has left many working parents struggling to juggle their careers along with acting as full-time caregivers and teachers. Even those with kids physically back in school are worried how...