This Month’s Poll
In your view, should Canadians be able to write off more of their out-of-pocket medical expense costs? What amount would be appropriate?Thought Leaders: Do You Have an Entrepreneurial Mindset?
Creating opportunities for the financial services industry to thrive despite current and upcoming threats, means recognizing and fostering the development of other innovative, creative and entrepreneurial minds. We’d like you to share your thoughts on our new Executive Business Builders Network.
People in the News: Brian Dunn
Brian Dunn, DFA-Tax Services Specialist, on the benefits of the T1 Professional Tax Preparation course:
OAS Estimates for Fourth Quarter
The Old Age Security monthly benefit is expected to increase to $590.74 in the fourth quarter based on CPI data, for a total 2017 benefit of $6,994.62.
Retirement Advice Key as Canadians Fall Short on Savings Goals
Three-quarters of Canadians say they have saved 25 per cent or less of what they feel they need to retire, according to a Canadian Payroll Association survey. Financial advisors are well-positioned to help.
Canada “Celebrates” 100 Years of Income Tax
National income tax is such a given in western economies that we lump it in with death as being unavoidable and portray the “Taxman” as some kind of grim reaper. But, in reality, federal income tax is a fairly recent invention — in Canada, we’ve just now reached the 100-year anniversary of the practice.
Canada in Top Five for Pension Fund Assets
Canada now ranks No. 5 globally by share of pension fund assets, according to new research by Willis Towers Watson. What does this mean for advisors and their clients?
