Despite some challenges – the market looks good for 2014 Philip Clement January 21, 2014 4294 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 4321 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 4545 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 4583 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 4399 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 4663 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 4761 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 4864 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 5207 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...
It’s Happening Right Now The Montrealer August 21, 2012 5339 Montreal-area entrepreneurs use wireless video technology to bring families and business executives together when travel is not possible Tim Taylor and his business partner have identified a market niche for i...