Golden Years or Gold Drain? 15 Surprising Ways Retirees Waste Money That You Should Avoid

Golden Years or Gold Drain? 15 Surprising Ways Retirees Waste Money That You Should Avoid

Retirement should be a time of relaxation and enjoyment, a reward for decades of hard work. However, it also demands financial prudence, as living on a fixed income requires careful management of resources to ensure that savings last throughout one’s golden years. Unfortunately, many retirees unknowingly waste money on unnecessary expenses that can be easily … Read more

Do Ottawa’s proposed capital gains tax changes affect inherited properties?

Do Ottawa’s proposed capital gains tax changes affect inherited properties?

The federal government’s budget proposal to increase the inclusion rate for the capital gains tax for people whose profits go past a certain threshold has drawn mixed reactions from experts, entrepreneurs and taxpayers. One asset affected by these changes is real estate, including cottages and investment homes. The change proposed in the Trudeau government’s new … Read more