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Imagine setting out on your dream retirement, and then a few short years into this new chapter, something happens that derails it all....

The Through Line: Markets were pleasantly surprised that incoming President Donald Trump did not include overt tariff actions among the many executive orders signed on his first day in office......

Hold onto your hats. Amid the ongoing political upheaval in Ottawa and Washington, and amped up by the looming threat of tariffs, don’t be surprised if economists write their forecasts in pencil this year. Still, one of BMO’s leading economists......

While most Canadians are aware of the April 30 personal income tax filing deadline, there are other important tax  deadlines that must be observed over the course of the year – especially if you want to take advantage of certain tax......

The Through Line: For much of 2024, stock and bond prices rose as investors reacted to solid economic progress and the prospect of central banks launching rate-cutting campaigns....

In a low interest rate environment, a popular tax strategy involves the use of a prescribed rate loan to split  income amongst family members. However, as a result of the recent decreases in the prescribed interest  rate, the income-splitting......

Entrepreneurship is supposed to be a thrilling experience filled with hope, opportunity and, of course, hard, painstaking work. The last thing anyone wants to think about is what might happen to a budding business if a founder or critical employee......

The Through Line: With the inauguration of America’s 47th president less than two weeks away and a newly seated Republican congressional majority intent upon providing him quick action on campaign promises, markets have already reacted to an......

With the announcement by Justin Trudeau earlier this week to resign as Prime Minister, the Federal government will prorogue Parliament until March 24, 2025....

After a fantastic year, market still well supported…but keep a close eye on tariffs and the unemployment rate...