Why Brain Health Matters for Business Owners
22 Jun 2026You have heard it said that ‘health is wealth’. To that end, in the pursuit of longevity and prosperity, we make a plethora of healthy decisions to manage our blood pressure or cholesterol and facilitate overall healthy ageing. These disciplined steps are tangible, and most of the time the results can be tracked. But when it comes to protecting the most valuable asset on our shoulders, the brain, from neurodegenerative disease (inasmuch is within our control), we may be faltering or not quite sure where to start.
I'm Retired... Now What?
20 Feb 2026We all know that “health is wealth” and “time is money,” yet when it comes to the years leading up to retirement, many are not prepared for the decades ahead. Much of it comes down to mindset.
Generational Wealth Planning and the 21-Year Deemed Disposition Rule: What Budget 2025 Changes
28 Nov 2025The 2025 Canadian federal budget introduced significant changes to the taxation framework for trusts, notably tightening rules around the trust-to-trust transfer provisions designed to restrict tax avoidance related to the 21-year deemed disposition rule.
Closing the Cottage for the Season: A Financial and Family Review
09 Oct 2025Whether you're considering maintenance, renovations, or even the future of the cottage itself, this seasonal close is an opportunity to reflect and plan for what's ahead.
“One Big Beautiful Bill” Could Trigger Major Changes in Cross-Border Taxation
03 Jun 2025As the U.S. continues to grapple with fiscal pressures, the Trump administration’s sweeping tax and spending package, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” has cleared the House of Representatives and now faces Senate scrutiny. Among the most consequential measures for Canadians: a new excise tax on outbound money transfers by non-citizens and a sharp increase in tax on U.S.-source income.
RRIF 25% Minimum Reduction on the Table: Why Waiting to Withdraw Could Be a Smart Move
05 May 2025In the lead-up to the federal election — and amid market volatility driven by ongoing trade tensions — the Liberal government proposed a temporary 25% reduction in the minimum required withdrawals from Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs) for one year.