Tax Savings

When it comes to financial transactions with loved ones, many people consider giving or receiving cash gifts. This can be...

For many people, owning a mortgage-free home in retirement can be a financially smart decision, as it allows them to...

As we begin the new year, it's natural to start thinking about what the future holds and how we can...

In 2009, the federal government introduced Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs). This account quickly became popular with investors since it was...

The tax on Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP) has two components: the difference between the offering price and the fair...

In a recent interview, MoneySense Editor Jon Chevreau asked Mercer actuary Malcolm Hamilton whether he still thinks that saving in...

There is much enthusiasm among investors for dividend stocks these days. Some of the enthusiasm may even be warranted based...

As I am preparing my income taxes, I am reminded yet again of the trap that the Canada Revenue Agency...

Intuit has just launched a new tax filing product in Canada that literally makes filing taxes a snap. If you...

TD Waterhouse used to be a leader at offering innovative features at least among bank-owned brokerages. They were the first...