To split or not to split – Spousal RSPs have advantages worth considering If you are single, the tax system offers you limited ways to lower your income. You can contribute to an RRSP for a possible tax refund; you … Read More »
Last September marked my four-year anniversary as a Financial Advisor at Assante Capital Management Ltd. “Be well advised” is the Assante promise to our clients. In the spirit of that promise and to celebrate hard-working Canadians, I want to highlight some of my … Read More »
Socially Responsible Investing With the current focus on sustainable growth, carbon taxes, climate change and corporate responsibility, many small investors ask themselves how they can make a difference. One way to do this is to invest in mutual funds which … Read More »
Cash management and debt management Consider the following money management and debt management scenarios. Do they sound familiar? Many consider a mortgage “good” debt because it assumes the underlying asset will increase in value over time. Another example of “good” debt … Read More »