High interest rates are still a problem for potential homebuyers: Here is advice for navigating the real estate market

Don’t miss: This cash back app pays actual cash A low credit score can cost you thousands in interest — here’s how you can prevent that 5 mistakes Canadian parents are making with their life insurance Why interest rates matter The Bank is in a fight against inflation. The consumer price index sat at 5.2… Continue reading High interest rates are still a problem for potential homebuyers: Here is advice for navigating the real estate market

Couple’s move to Ontario put millions in play in high-stakes divorce case

Sometimes a formal agreement isn’t enough to satisfy the family law courts Published Mar 30, 2023  •  Last updated 14 hours ago  •  4 minute read Couples should consider the impact a move to a new jurisdiction may have on an existing marriage contract. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto Wealthy families are no strangers to marriage contracts.… Continue reading Couple’s move to Ontario put millions in play in high-stakes divorce case

Budget’s changes to 3 registered savings plans could affect how you invest this year and beyond

Jamie Golombek: Here’s what you need to know about budget changes that may affect your investment strategies Published Mar 30, 2023  •  Last updated 21 hours ago  •  5 minute read The federal budget made changes to three registered savings plans. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto The big news for high-income earners in this past week’s federal… Continue reading Budget’s changes to 3 registered savings plans could affect how you invest this year and beyond

Most Canadians are financially vulnerable, index finds

Watch: Financial Resilience Institute CEO Eloise Duncan on the financial health of Canadians Published Mar 28, 2023  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  < 1 minute read Data show most Canadians are financially vulnerable. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto Eloise Duncan, chief executive of Financial Resilience Institute, talks with the Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about the… Continue reading Most Canadians are financially vulnerable, index finds

PRICE DROP: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2021 for $54.99

Don’t miss this deal on Microsoft Office’s full suite of applications and tools Published Mar 22, 2023  •  Last updated 1 week ago  •  1 minute read Microsoft Office tools can make real, meaningful differences for your team or in your office. Photo by Getty Images This article was created by StackCommerce. Postmedia may earn an… Continue reading PRICE DROP: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2021 for $54.99

What the federal budget means to your pocketbook

Jamie Golombek runs through the tax measures that directly affect Canadians’ wallets Published Mar 28, 2023  •  Last updated 9 hours ago  •  < 1 minute read How the Federal Budget might affect your personal finances. Photo by Postmedia Jamie Golombek, managing director for tax and estate planning with CIBC, runs through the tax and tax… Continue reading What the federal budget means to your pocketbook

Alternative minimum tax changes will make it harder for high-income earners to avoid paying taxes

Jamie Golombek: Changes include broadening the AMT base by further limiting exemptions, deductions and credits Published Mar 28, 2023  •  Last updated 9 hours ago  •  4 minute read Amendments to the AMT are expected to generate an estimated $3 billion in revenues over five years. Photo by Brent Lewin/Bloomberg The federal government has followed through… Continue reading Alternative minimum tax changes will make it harder for high-income earners to avoid paying taxes

CRA grants reprieve for late filing of underused housing tax return

As long as return is filed or payable paid by Oct. 31, late penalties and interest will be waived Published Mar 28, 2023  •  Last updated 13 hours ago  •  1 minute read A person walks by a row of houses in Toronto Photo by Cole Burston/The Canadian Press The Canada Revenue Agency has waived penalties… Continue reading CRA grants reprieve for late filing of underused housing tax return