Michelle Schriver is assistant editor of Advisor’s Edge. Email her at michelle.schriver@tc.tc.
Michelle Schriver is assistant editor of Advisor’s Edge. Email her at michelle.schriver@tc.tc.
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Advisors share what they offer—beyond the plan
The Big Question asks
Mostly misses—especially tax deferral loss for corporations
The ethical advisor answers
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Comparing the success of investor protection programs in Canada and the U.S.
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An expert explains the tax consequences—and how to avoid them
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How to claim the child care expense deduction
Evaluating the Canada Pension Plan's value
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Summer reading to improve your practice
Humanizing the methods and challenges of finance
The February correction was a useful check against complacency
Buying from a non-resident requires careful planning
The Tax Court ruled on interest deductibility relating to returns of capital used for personal purposes
New case requires CRA to reconsider penalty for late reporting
The limits of carrying credits forward
What clients need to know when commuting a DB pension
Clients must answer this question if they’re still working at age 60
Explaining a poorly understood mechanism
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When clients don’t meet goals on time
Understanding “jam jar” investment management
Evaluating risk to achieve a goal
Learning to delegate tasks and ask the right questions
Examining adjusted aggregate investment income
The last two steps of the process
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This delay represents a win for industry associations
Agency also delays implementing registered fee position
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Increases to the program have been put on hold
An expert offers a sample case to help clients avoid tax pitfalls
Answer common client questions about OAS reductions
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A key consideration that’s often overlooked
Preventing estate problems when a client lives in multiple jurisdictions
An overview of major changes impacting Canadians with U.S. connections
How the process works
Bubbles can build and burst at different intervals, or not burst at all
Inadequate financial literacy can lead to a lack of financial confidence
Demand is rising for both ESG analysis and smart beta strategies
Insights from advisors and investors on how to best serve your book
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A recent Tax Court case debunked a common misconception
Tax consequences associated with policy loan transactions
An expert offers the details, including tax consequences
Implications for the principal residence exemption
Find out how income sprinkling measures apply to inherited property
While the two plans resemble each other in many aspects, there are other features of the RDSP that are worlds apart from its RESP cousin
These structures can achieve estate planning objectives, not just tax ones
Tips for managing expenses, mortgages and shared accounts
Tips for working with experts when family issues interfere with finances
Ideas to help clients going through tough times
Practical tips for advisors to implement
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