Should Deposit Insurance Be Raised from $100,000?
The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (CDIC) deposit protection is automatically applied when investors deposit money with a member bank or credit unions. The object is to protect depositors should a bank fail. The good news? There has not been a deposit insurance payout in almost 30 years. But now the framework is under review and both advisors and their clients may wish to weigh in, in particular because the deposit insurance limit is currently only $100,000 in specific deposit categories.The Caregiver’s Return – Tax Deductions And Credits
Imagine this true-to-life situation: A single daughter brings her stricken mother into her home to care for her after she has suffered a stroke.
Canadian Forces Personnel and Police Get Tax Break
Since 2004 certain members of the Canadian forces or a Canadian police force serving on a deployed operational mission that is assessed at a high risk level.
Who is Eligible for the Old Age Security Pension?
According to Services Canada, this depends on your age and your years of residence in Canada.
Re-Accumulation: Thinking It Through
Don's incredulous. He’s a do-it-yourself investor and he has had a bad several years. His half a million dollar RRSP portfolio is now worth $250,000. He wants to know: What does it take to recover and re-accumulate $250,000 over the next ten years—the time Don has left until retirement?
Don’t Forget the Tax Implications When Investing in a Rental Property
The acquisition of a revenue property is often a good way to increase net worth. If you are planning to take on a rental property, be sure to keep the tax implications in mind. Rental properties are often audited.
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