4 Things High-net-worth Women Should Look For In An Advisor

Historically, women haven’t been thought of as controlling significant wealth, but that trope is quickly disappearing as trillions of dollars get passed down from one generation to the next....

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Peeling back the probate process

If there’s one misunderstood part of the estate planning process, it’s probate – a term most people have likely heard but don’t know much about. And for good reason: Not every Will goes through the probate process....

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Capital Gains Tax Update: What You Need to Know Now

As outlined in our 2024 Federal Budget Review publication, Budget 2024 proposed several important new measures impacting individuals and business owners, most notably the proposed increase in the capital gains inclusion rate (i.e., the amount of a ca...

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Why everyone needs a Power of Attorney

Most families understand the importance of having a Will – even if many put off creating one – but few ascribe the same weight to drafting a power of attorney (POA)....

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What the next generation needs to know about money

Does being good at math mean you can direct your finances? Rebecca Clark, Director of Wealth Planning for BMO Private Wealth, isn’t so sure having a way with numbers is enough on its own....

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Leadership lessons from an NHL coach

Anyone in a high-stress job knows the feeling: You’re streaking toward a major deadline and you’re doing your best to keep your team from falling apart. They’re looking to you for guidance; you’re resisting the urge to hurl your computer against......

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2024 Personal Tax Calendar

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 deductions and cre...

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Tips for Paying Yourself as a Business Owner

Every entrepreneur knows that to run a business, you need to be a jack of all trades. But while many business owners know how to tackle sales, marketing, finance and business development, most battle with the fundamental question of what they......

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What the “nudge” theory can teach us about investor behaviour

Whether you like it or not, you’ve probably already experienced a “nudge” today. Perhaps you slowed down as you exited the highway because you noticed the lower speed signs posted somewhere along the off-ramp....

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10 ways to divorce-proof your assets and protect your wealth

No one gets married with the expectation of one day filing for divorce, but it happens to somewhere between 38% and 48% of Canadian marriages....

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