Consider tax-loss selling in your year-end planning

Before the end of the year, it is a good idea to review your investment portfolio and consider engaging in a tax-loss selling strategy....

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Five things to know about donor-advised funds as we head into the giving season

As leaves descend from the trees in earnest, a new season is upon us – no, not fall, but rather what’s known as “the giving season,” which is highlighted by National Philanthropy Day on November 15, and Giving Tuesday on December 3....

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How a holistic financial plan can help you protect your wealth

When most high-net-worth Canadians create a financial plan, they might expect to come out of it with a smarter budget and a tune-up of their portfolio, not discover a potential gap that could have cost them tens of thousands without the right advice....

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More studies needed to improve women’s mental health

Insomnia, mental fog, irritability… Women’s mental health can sometimes be severely tested, especially during periods of hormonal change such as menopause....

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Next Gen: 5 ways to kick-start your charitable giving

Many millennials are at an age where they’ve accumulated enough wealth or disposable income to start donating to causes near and dear to their hearts....

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How to get your Will validated in Quebec

When it comes to validating a Will after someone passes away, Quebec residents have it much easier than the rest of Canada....

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Cybercriminals are using AI to target your finances

Cybercrime has become more advanced over the years, but the level of sophistication could take a quantum leap forward with the explosive growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The threat is keeping security professionals up at night....

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Five key factors in navigating legacy planning

For ultra-high-net-worth families, wealth management is about more than managing money. It’s also about envisioning strategic planning for the future, including planning for assets as they pass from one generation to the next – and, possibly, even th...

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The missing piece of the retirement puzzle

Retirement has long been touted as the light at the end of the tunnel, at least from the day-to-day grind. But while some are excited about the prospect of living a life of travel and leisure, many lack a plan to use the rest of their free time......

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Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Increase – Insurance Planning

As outlined in our publication, Capital Gains Tax Update: What You Need to Know Now, effective June 25, 2024, the capital gains inclusion rate has increased from one-half to two-thirds for corporations and trusts, and from one-half to two-thirds on t...

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