Ask the Hammer linda.hammerschmid February 19, 2014 4430 Tax Deductible Legal Fees Every year, I come across a certain number of people who have been through family proceedings and are not aware that they may be entitled to a tax deduction for the legal fees, or a p...
Despite some challenges – the market looks good for 2014 Philip Clement January 21, 2014 4344 Dear Montrealers, first of all I would like to thank all my readers for the phone calls, e-mails and texts. As we turn the page on 2013 and move into the 2014 Spring Market, I do not have enough sales compiled ...
Managing Your Money – January 2014 Lynn MacNeil January 21, 2014 4364 Today’s decisions could cost BIG TIME tomorrow (PART 2) Editor’s Note: We have reprinted the Lynn’s November article below for the convenience of readers who may like to have Part 1. Best Wishes for 2...
Ask the Hammer linda.hammerschmid October 28, 2013 4595 Dear Readers: By now most everyone who has a tech device has heard of "texting". One definition of a "texter" is "a person who communicates by text messaging". Don't you just love it when words are define...
Plan now to pay yourself for all retirement years Lynn MacNeil September 16, 2013 4627 Q: Although I have saved regularly for years, I haven’t exactly done any formal retirement planning. Where do I start, and how do I go about planning for a comfortable retirement? A: Retirement is probably ...
The tangible benefits of financial advice Lynn MacNeil July 16, 2013 4442 Q: I have an RRSP and a TFSA as well as other savings. I usually go to the bank when I have extra money and deposit it into one of those accounts. I don’t have a financial plan or a real advisor, but I feel ...
Reduce Taxes in your Pre and Post Retirement Life Lynn MacNeil March 12, 2013 4725 Q: My wife is retired already and I am planning to retire in the next two years. What can we do to save taxes either now or after I retire? A: The number one expense for nearly every Canadian is … taxes. Ho...
Managing Your Money Lynn MacNeil January 15, 2013 4813 When it makes sense to borrow for your RRSP Q: I have no pension plan at work, and need to increase the savings in my RRSP. I do a small monthly RRSP savings, but always end up short at the RRSP deadline. Is i...
Managing Your Money, December 2012 Lynn MacNeil December 12, 2012 4915 2013 New Year’s Resolutions to get Healthier & Wealthier At the end of this month, millions of North Americans will be making New Year’s resolutions. Two of the top resolutions made are to get healthier &a...
Managing Your Money Lynn MacNeil October 18, 2012 5245 Tax Savings for Professionals – When Does Professional Incorporation make sense? Q: I have been practicing as a lawyer for the past ten years. As my income has increased, so have my taxes. I'm considering wa...
