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November Newsletter
Personal Wealth and Finance
Investor Insight
What are some differences between a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)? The tax benefits of the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) The TFSA is a registered savings account that makes it easy for Canadian taxpayers …
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Financial Viewpoint
Here are some essential strategies that will help you achieve financial independence. It is important to get solid advice to design a plan incorporating planning values such as those noted herein. Separate your savings from your investments. Before investing for …
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Tax Tips Quarterly
Governments have cracked down on tax loopholes and foreign banks which have allowed clients to circumvent tax legally due. If you have maximized your RRSP, are in a higher tax bracket, and may have a capital gains tax liability in your estate, you needn't seek a tax haven offshore.
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Investor Insight
One day your retirement income will flow from the capital you have been saving for years during thirty to forty of your working years.
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Life View
After the death of an individual, every estate must file a final (or 'terminal') tax return. All assets are deemed to be disposed of at time of passing, and this can trigger probate fees and other expenses.
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Financial Viewpoint
An advisor will work to help you achieve an investment plan. You must anticipate change and reflect on your specific financial goals and objectives while considering your level of investment risk tolerance. Your plan should be flexible enough to anticipate …
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Investor Insight
Understanding your risk tolerance: Each of us has a personal level of risk tolerance, which indicates how much risk one is willing to take while investing in markets that always go up and down. Your advisor can help you set …
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Financial Viewpoint
Financial products and services address specific needs in your financial plan and help you build a successful business. As an advisor, I can access a broad range of insurance, investment, employee disability, and group benefits to help meet your individual …
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Estate View
You and your heirs may think that all of your assets will pass over to them tax free. Let's examine how estate taxation can erode the value of one's property and cause business succession problems
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Risk of Borrowing to Invest
Here are some risks and factors that you should consider before borrowing to invest:
Is it Right for You?
- Borrowing money to invest is risky. You should only consider borrowing to invest if:
- You are comfortable with taking high risk.
- You are comfortable taking on debt to buy investments that may go up or down in value.
- You are investing for the long-term.
- You have a stable income.
You should not borrow to invest if:
- You have a low tolerance for risk
- You are investing for a short period of time.
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You intend to rely on fund distributions / income from the investments
to pay living expenses.
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You intend to rely on fund distributions / income from the investments to
repay the loan. If this income stops or decreases you may not be able to
pay back the loan.
You Can End Up Losing Money
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If the investments go down in value and you have borrowed money, your
losses would be larger than had you invested using your own money.
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Whether your investments make money or not you will still have to pay back
the loan plus interest. You may have to sell other assets or use money you
had set aside for other purposes to pay back the loan.
- If you used your home as security for the loan, you may lose your home.
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If the investments go up in value, you may still not make enough money to
cover the costs of borrowing.
Tax Considerations
- You should not borrow to invest just to receive a tax deduction.
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Interest costs are not always tax deductible. You may not be entitled to a
tax deduction and may be reassessed for past deductions. You may want to
consult a tax professional to determine whether your interest costs will be
deductible before borrowing to invest. Your advisor should discuss with you
the risks of borrowing to invest.
