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Mid-Summer Reviews: When to Collect OAS and CPP

Did you know that 61% of Canadians are afraid of running out of money during retirement? According to a new CPP Investments survey, that fear is widespread. Yet surprisingly few people understand even the basics of public pension planning. For example, Canadians are not obliged to begin OAS or CPP at age 65. By delaying, they can significantly boost after-tax income and improve retirement security.

Featured Book: Financial Recovery in a Fragile World

Learn how to embrace and improve your personal and family net worth in a time of great change. You'll be well positioned to benefit from opportunities in the new financial world evolving around you. This book can be a great resource for clients wanting more information on investment strategies! Order by Mar. 26 to take advantage of our boxes of books special!

Featured Event: Distinguished Advisor Conference

Help us celebrate 10 years of cutting edge professional development and seize the opportunity: be there to think strategically with top advisors at the DAC in beautiful Ojai, California, November 10-13, 2013.

The Ying and the Yang for Small Business Owners, Investors, and Trusts

There was good news and bad news for small business corporations and investors in this budget. Here are the details of those provisions and other tax news for farmers and investors.

Interesting Budget Changes Planned for Small Business Owners

If you are a small business owner taking dividends out of your business, the federal budget has handed you a good news/bad news story.

Personal Tax Changes for Younger Tax Filers

The March 21, 2013 federal budget made two significant personal tax changes for younger taxpayers: the adoption expense tax credit has been expanded and for new charitable givers, there is a super credit, plus there is a new penalty for schemers.

Pre-Budget – Interest Rates Low, Loonie Loses Value

After meeting with private sector forecasters, Finance Minister Flaherty gave several early clues to what might be contained in the federal budget, expected soon, including increased funding to catch tax cheats and additional economic stimulus to keep people employed.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

A public consultation on whether the CDIC’s deposit insurance limit should be raised to $150,000 per deposit category is underway. Do you agree?

  • Yes
    83 votes
    93.26%
  • No
    6 votes
    6.74%