The History and Myths of Retirement Lynn MacNeil November 19, 2014 5588 Call now, to receive your free copy of our: Retirement Readiness Quiz – How ready to retire are you? CALL: 514-693-3317 (24 hrs) **Limited Quantities What is retirement? The word retirement con...
Avoid getting a TFSA tax hit Lynn MacNeil October 28, 2014 5309 Since their introduction by the federal government in 2009, Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) have become a favorite savings option for many Canadians – and with good reason: TFSAs provide tax-free savings grow...
Rick Mercer – comedian, author, philanthropist The Montrealer September 22, 2014 9569 The high school drop-out from St. John’s Newfoundland has created Canada’s most popular weekly television show. Rick Mercer has won 25 Gemini Awards for his work in television, authored two best-seller books, ...
You can, but maybe you shouldn’t Lynn MacNeil September 1, 2014 5285 “Easy” and “simple” decisions don’t always add up to the right financial/estate planning answers. Here are a few “because I can” decisions to consider just a bit more carefully. I will add an adult child as ...
Managing Your Money Lynn MacNeil June 19, 2014 5607 “Buy Now, Pay Later” deals may have you paying a lot more than you bargained for I have written before about the “spend versus save” decisions which we are faced with every day, and how so many people don’t ...
“Would Nevers” often occur – and always when you least expect it linda.hammerschmid March 17, 2014 4772 Dear Readers: One of the most difficult aspects of my practice has been listening to clients tell me, while they are in the throws and woes of separating and divorcing, that their spouse WOULD NEVER: Empty...
Leaving money to minors can become a major issue Lynn MacNeil February 19, 2014 4924 You’re preparing your will – that’s good – and you’re considering leaving part or all of your estate to children or grandchildren who are minors – that may not be so good. Let’s look at why you need to carefull...
Ask the Hammer linda.hammerschmid February 19, 2014 4409 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 4316 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 4345 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...
