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Buying that first home is difficult but there is some good news. Recently costs of both homeownership and renting have dropped and interest rates are at a decent rate of around 4% in the month of October. There is also an excellent tax-assisted savings plan available to first time homebuyers – the FHSA – but here’s a problem: its importance is not being well communicated. This is where tax and financial professionals can help with some year end tax planning.
The New Federal Budget is being tabled on November 4. Fortunately full analysis will be available the next day for tax and financial professionals at the November 5, 2025 CE Savvy Summit. Register now: this live virtual event, Year-End Tax Planning for Investors and Business Owners, delivers timely analysis alongside practical strategies for optimizing 2025 year-end results.
The Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors isn’t just about education. it’s about connection. Alongside world-class keynotes and CE sessions, delegates will enjoy an outstanding line-up of networking experiences designed to celebrate excellence and build lasting professional relationships in an unforgettable setting.
In a profession where knowledge quickly evolves and client needs never stop, financial advisors need education that is practical, flexible, and credible. That’s exactly what CE Master Micro-Credentials deliver.
Last month the sad story of an Ontario family who suddenly lost both parents in 2024 was shared in Burlington Today. The tax outcomes were just as shocking as the two deaths from unrelated causes. There was a cottage, a large RRSP and a big tax bill. Some of the outcomes could have been mitigated with some planning. I sat down with CTV’s Pat Foran to discuss the outcomes – with a message important to family planning.