by Drummond Brown | Mar 31, 2025 | 2025, Blog, financial advice, incorporated professionals, individuals, investment, pension plan, personal finances, Professionals, tax
The deadline for filing your 2024 income tax return is April 30, 2025. Stay informed about the latest tax changes and benefits available to maximize your savings and ensure compliance. This guide outlines the key updates and important deductions and credits separated...
by Drummond Brown | Mar 12, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Government Budget, investment, tax
On March 12, the Bank of Canada announced another reduction in its benchmark interest rate, bringing it down to 2.75%. This decision comes as the Canadian economy faces ongoing pressures, including uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies, slower job growth, and...
by Drummond Brown | Jan 31, 2025 | Blog, investment, RRSP, Tax Free Savings Account
When looking to save money in a tax-efficient manner, Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) and Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) can offer significant tax benefits. To assist you in understanding the distinctions, we will compare the following:The differences in...
by Drummond Brown | Nov 1, 2024 | Blog, Family, financial advice, financial planning, investment
How to Make the Best of Inheritance PlanningInheriting an unexpected, or even an anticipated, lump sum can fill you with mixed emotions – if your emotional attachment to the individual who has passed away was strong then you are likely to be grieving and the thought...
by Drummond Brown | Aug 31, 2024 | Blog, Family, investment, retirees, tax
Essential tips for paying less tax and keeping more of your retirement incomeMost of your retirement income sources are taxable; Canadian Pension Plan (CPP), your personal pension plan (if you have one) and income from your RRIFs. However, if you’ve set up a TFSA in...
by Drummond Brown | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog, investment
Although the government doesn’t provide any financial incentives like in Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Program (RRSP) or Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), non- registered savings plan make sense if you’re looking for...
