The Pros and Cons of Renting or Purchasing Living Accommodations, or Staying in Residence Off to College! Going to a post-secondary school or receiving an Continue reading
Personal Finance
Articles about personal finance issues for Canadians
Back-to-School Shopping on a Budget
Can you believe it? We are halfway through summer, and the shopping malls and stores are brimming with back-to-school displays! As a mom with three Continue reading
My Advice to a Young Adult
At QuickBooks Get Connected, I had the opportunity to speak with a young person who works for an app partner. After quite a bit of Continue reading
Financial Education Starts at Home
In our last article, I wrote about some of the early things I discovered about building positive relationships between my son and money. To summarize, Continue reading
Teaching My Son About Money
Where do I start? Our Journey As a first-time father and an accountant, I am beginning the journey of educating myself about teaching my son Continue reading
Canada Greener Homes Loan and Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
The Canada Greener Homes Grant might be closed for new applications, but you haven’t completely missed out yet! The Canada Greener Homes Loan and the Continue reading
Keeping It in the Family
Capital Gains Reserve The Capital Gains Reserve is a tool that allows individuals to absorb capital gains over several years. Although it can be used Continue reading
Transitioning Real Estate
With the release of the 2024 Federal Budget, the Capital Gains Inclusion rate is top of mind for many investors, especially those who invest in Continue reading
When to Talk About Tax Planning
Spoiler alert, plan ahead of time. It may seem like common sense, but as accountants, there’s usually nothing we can do after something has already Continue reading
Talking About Money
We all need to talk about money at some point. This is often easier with a financial professional who has seen a variety of situations Continue reading