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Starting strong: A financial checklist for new grads

BMO Private Wealth

Graduating from university marks the beginning of a new chapter; one filled with opportunities to pursue your career goals and chase your personal dreams....

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Should Dentists Incorporate? How to Know If the Timing Is Right

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

Most Canadian dentists earning over $200K can benefit from incorporation. Learn when the timing makes sense and when it may be too early...

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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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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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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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Creating Your "Death Binder"

No one can foresee when they will pass away, but having a "Death Binder" will help avoid confusion and reduce the stress of loved ones during a difficult time....

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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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Canada's Housing (un) Affordability

Why home ownership in Canada is becoming more and more unattainable....

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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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Registered Educations Savings Plan

A summary on the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)...

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Setting Yourself Up For Success After Dental School

What to do with your finances after graduating from Dental School...

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Taking Money Out of an RESP

As the new school year begins, many students are preparing to take the next big step in their educational journey by heading off to university, college, or another continuing education program aligned with their interests and career aspirations....

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