March 16, 2010

As April 30 looms, temblors of fear roll from sea to sea. It’s income tax anxiety and, unfortunately, it often stops us from taking advantage of some of the best help available — the people who...

March 16, 2010

Total losses exceed $100,000. If I understand the rules, I can deduct a capital loss to reduce other capital gains.  Are there limits to the loss and for how many years?

March 16, 2010

Today’s investor faces many challenges. Gone are the days of studying an investment and if its fundamentals look good, you make the buy. It’s just not that simple anymore.

March 10, 2010

Your first mortgage can be a scary thing, but if you plan ahead and stay committed, you can conquer it.

March 10, 2010

Are you considering making a large purchase, perhaps a house or a car, but already have a large balance on your credit card?

March 09, 2010

North American stock markets have re-initiated their upward trend.

March 09, 2010

When I filled out my first tax return (too many years ago to state the number in a national column!), most Canadians did their own taxes — on paper.

March 09, 2010

Should I pay the cost of filing a tax return or not file? Am I required to file a tax return?

March 09, 2010

We’ve all received a forwarded email from a friend, containing a humorous or feel-good message, that asks us to pass it along to 10 others with the promise that “something good will happen.”