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The Differences Between Interest, Dividends and Capital Gains

Scott Kok

A brief intro to the difference between Interest, Dividends & Capital Gains....

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How to Be 100% Retirement Ready When the Time Comes in Canada

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

Retirement ready means more than hitting a savings number. Learn what Canadians actually need across finances, lifestyle, and mindset to retire with confidence...

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How to Invest $500K for Monthly Income in Canada

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

Learn 8 modern strategies to invest $500K for monthly income in Canada. From REITs paying 6%+ to covered call ETFs yielding 10%, discover tax-efficient ways to generate $2,000-$5,000 monthly from your investments....

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How to Pay Yourself Dividends from Your Corporation in Canada

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

Learn how to pay yourself dividends from your corporation in Canada. Step-by-step guide covers tax implications, T5 slips, and salary vs dividend strategies....

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The Truth About Inherited Property and Capital Gains Tax

Surcon Mahoney Wealth Management

What happens to capital gains tax when you inherit property in Canada? Learn the stepped-up basis advantage, estate tax timing, and strategies to save thousands....

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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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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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6 Considerations For Creating A Family Governance Plan

Managing wealth is never easy. Market fluctuations bring unpredictable dips and rises. Global events wreak havoc on strategic plans. Shareholders want to move assets in different directions....

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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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The Reality of Buying and Renting Property: A First-Time Landlord's Experience

Owning a rental property may not be as "passive" as one may be led to believe....

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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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Fight the feelings: How emotions hold us back from making money

There’s not an investor on this planet who hasn’t felt the deep pit of despair when seeing their portfolio drop. That intense feeling of panic has caused countless people to sell out of stocks or do something else they wouldn’t otherwise normally do....

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Retirement Strategies to Stay Focused on the Long Term

No matter how often we’re told to prepare for stock market volatility, we are often greatly unnerved by it and wonder if there is anything that can or should be done in response....

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Strategies for Your Retirement Savings Plan

A TFSA is a multi-purpose, tax-efficient savings account that complements your existing retirement savings plan. Your TFSA contributions grow tax-free and can also be withdrawn on a tax-free basis at any time, and used for any purpose (i.e., a new ca...

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