If you transfer an investment into a register account, it bears mentioning this deemed disposition will not trigger a tax-deductible capital loss due to the superficial loss rules. When a stock goes bankrupt, Jake, you can claim a capital loss, even though you might not be...
Do airlines pay for hotels for flight delays in Canada? The Canadian Transportation Agency’s amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations, announced Saturday, would require carriers to provide meals to passengers whose flights are delayed at least two hours, along with overnight accommodation if necessary. How long...
Among three respected crypto-positive experts—Cathie Wood (CEO of Ark Invest), Jurrien Timmer (director of global macro at Fidelity Investments) and Tom Lee (head of research at FundStrat)—the outlook on BTC remains bullish, with the expected corrections and crashes along the way, of course. Here’s what...
Questions to ask before you get a car loan in Canada If you’ve recently moved to Canada and you’re about to finance a vehicle, begin by answering these questions—with the help of an expert if necessary. 1. What are my financing options? These will include banks, credit unions,...
You’re buying a new $60,000 sedan, so you take out a loan in that amount at 4.99% for six years (72 months). This loan has monthly payments of $966 (72 in total). You borrowed $60,000, but the amount you’ll repay (72 payments of $966) is...
I am not ignoring all this. But I am doing what I always do: staying disciplined, doing my research, focusing on finding value, all while knowing there will be market swings and a need to adapt the portfolio, as needed. It’s not sexy, but it...
You’re buying a new $60,000 sedan, so you take out a loan in that amount at 4.99% for six years (72 months). This loan has monthly payments of $966 (72 in total). You borrowed $60,000, but the amount you’ll repay (72 payments of $966) is...
Ontario added gender X as an option for driver’s licence applications in 2017. Some insurers charge the same rate for gender X drivers as they do for female drivers, while others use an average of rates for males and females, says the Canadian Institute of...
That’s a tax-efficient way to take funds out of registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs). “To make this even more tax efficient, the withdrawal amount should be transferred to a (registered retirement income fund) RRIF first,” says Ardrey. After age 65, this move will generate the...
Could Santander succeed in Canada? But while the market seems ready for a new entrant, it won’t be easy to gain traction, said Michael Liquornik, president and principal of consultancy Fin-Serv Advisors Inc. “That’s great that you’re opening your doors. But what’s the strategy to actually...
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