Managing Your Money, December 2012 Lynn MacNeil December 12, 2012 4715 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 5069 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...
Reclaim debt control – save time and money, too The Montrealer July 1, 2012 4826 Q: I have been in debt for a number of years and it just seems to keep growing. I have a, line of credit, and some various other personal debt. What can I do to get it under control? A: There are various st...
Cost of Living – UP… Everything else – not so much The Montrealer March 1, 2012 4318 Q: It seems as if our cost of living is up, but not our incomes. Our monthly expenses are getting higher and we’re having to dip into savings to cover them. What are the best strategies to get back on track? An...
Comfortable investing – investment risk levels and you The Montrealer January 3, 2012 4731 Q:I am nearing retirement in the next few years. The past year of volatile markets has made me somewhat uncomfortable with my investments, and I’ve become less confident that their value will be there when I ne...
Planning for “The Plan” The Montrealer September 20, 2011 5413 Q: I have been saving & investing for years. I have an investment advisor, an accountant, and an insurance agent. But up until now, I don’t have a financial plan. I never really thought much about it, but rece...
The best way to “play it safe” The Montrealer August 24, 2011 5115 Q: I’m trying hard to be disciplined and build my savings, but I’m feeling insecure with the fluctuations in my investments over the past few years. I’m considering moving most of my investments to GICs & b...
Tax planning strategies for your retirement life The Montrealer May 16, 2011 4372 Q: I never really thought much about tax planning until now. I recently filed my tax return, and I find that I'm paying quite a lot in taxes. I was always under the impression that retirees were entitled to m...
New Year’s Resolution Review your life – review your plan The Montrealer December 10, 2010 4831 Q: This New Year I’m committed to reviewing my finances to ensure I’m doing everything I can, but I don’t know where to start. What advice can you give me? A: As the old year gives way to the new, Canadians...
The Risks of ‘Safe’ Investments The Montrealer November 13, 2010 4874 Q: As a retiree, I am mostly invested in bonds and GICs. I am a conservative investor, but I’m beginning to get concerned over the low rates my investments are paying. Should I be worried? A: Conservative ...
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