by Simplified Financial | Feb 28, 2025
When investing, understanding the tax treatment of different types of income is key to maximizing your returns. The three main types of investment income—Interest, Dividends, and Capital Gains—each have unique tax rules that can significantly affect your after-tax...
by Simplified Financial | Jan 31, 2025
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 Simplified Financial | Jul 31, 2024
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...
by Simplified Financial | May 31, 2024
The Five Steps to Investment PlanningFor a long time, there were limited options for most investors. But now, there are hundreds of investments for investors to choose. However, this amount of choice can be overwhelming. Fortunately, an investment advisor can help you...
by Simplified Financial | Apr 22, 2024
With the upcoming 2024 Canadian tax rule changes, it’s important to review your financial strategies. We’ve identified the key changes that we expect to influence financial decisions for investors, business owners, incorporated professionals, retirees, and...
by Simplified Financial | Apr 18, 2024
On April 16, 2024, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, presented the federal budget. While there are no changes to federal personal or corporate tax rates, the budget introduces: An increase in the portion of capital gains...
