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Financial Planning for Dentists in Canada: A 2026 Guide

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

A practical 2026 financial planning guide for Canadian dentists covering debt, incorporation, retirement planning, IPPs, and selling a practice...

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ETFs vs Index Funds vs Mutual Funds in Canada: What’s the Difference?

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

ETFs vs index funds vs mutual funds in Canada: how fees, taxes, and structure differ, and which one makes sense for your portfolio. A plain-English guide...

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Passive Index Investing in Canada: Everything You Need to Know

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

Passive index investing is simple for a reason: low costs, broad diversification, and fewer bad decisions have historically beaten most attempts to outsmart the market....

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The risk of being hands-off with your wealth

BMO Private Wealth

In most partnerships, dividing responsibilities comes naturally, but when it comes to household finances, far too often one partner takes the reins while the other quietly steps back....

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How to navigate financial decisions when you’re grieving

BMO Private Wealth

The loss of a loved one can feel particularly cruel. While grief clouds the mind, making even simple decisions feel heavier than usual, it often marks the start of complex financial responsibilities that demand mental clarity....

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An Overview of Tax Policy Proposals for the Upcoming Federal Election

Following the recent announcement of a Federal Election on April 28, the Federal political party leaders have begun to outline their election platforms, including tax policy.  We have briefly summarized the tax policy announcements of the three......

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Proposed capital gains inclusion rate changes – Implementation deferred until 2026

As outlined in our recent publication, Federal Government Prorogues Parliament – Tax Implications, the prorogation of Federal Parliament on January 6, 2025 brought to an end all proceedings before Parliament.  This includes the draft legislative......

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BMO Ranks First in J.D. Power 2024 Canada Wealth Management Digital Experience Study

 BMO today announced it has received the highest score for wealth management digital experience among full-service investors in the J.D. Power 2024 Canada Wealth Management Digital Experience Study....

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8 Tips to Bulletproof Your Will

In a perfect world, your final wishes would be carried out just as you wish. In Canada, you generally have testamentary freedom, which means you are allowed to distribute your estate in the manner you choose, as stated by your Will. However, there ar...

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