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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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Early wealth transfer is on the rise

BMO Private Wealth

Every generation experiences money-related challenges, but with soaring housing prices, mounting student debt and an unforgiving job market, many young Canadians are feeling the strain. The impacts of these financial headwinds could be spilling into...

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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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Top 5 wealth lessons learned in 2025

BMO Private Wealth

This past year will be remembered as a roller coaster ride. Between increasing tariffs, falling interest rates, fluctuating economic growth, and the familiar estate planning and tax-related issues that always arise, there was plenty to keep us on our...

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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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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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Canada's Housing (un) Affordability

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

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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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New Tax Reporting Requirements for Trusts

Trusts are powerful instruments in tax and estate planning. Broadly speaking, a trust is a relationship between a settlor and a trustee1 in which the trustee holds property transferred by the settlor for the benefit of beneficiaries, specified by the...

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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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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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