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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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The risk of being hands-off with your wealth

BMO Private Wealth

In most partnerships, dividing responsibilities comes naturally, but when it comes to household finances, far too often one partner takes the reins while the other quietly steps back....

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How to navigate financial decisions when you’re grieving

BMO Private Wealth

The loss of a loved one can feel particularly cruel. While grief clouds the mind, making even simple decisions feel heavier than usual, it often marks the start of complex financial responsibilities that demand mental clarity....

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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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Completing Your 2023 Income Tax Return Checklist

As the tax filing deadline approaches, below are some reminders to help ensure you’re prepared to file your personal income tax return, and that you maximize your tax savings. It’s important that you have all required tax documents before you prepare...

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