by Mercator Financial | Apr 17, 2024 | Blog, Business Owners, estate planning, Family, Financial Planning, incorporated professionals, Individuals, Investment, mortgage, personal finances, Professional Corporations, Professionals, retirees, Retirement, tax
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...
by Mercator Financial | Feb 1, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Business Owners, estate planning, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, Individuals, Investment, personal finances, Professionals, Retirement, RRSP, Tax Free Savings Account
Tax-Free Savings Account vs Registered Retirement Savings PlanWhen 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...
by Mercator Financial | May 2, 2023 | Blog, Charitable Gifting, estate planning, Family, Investment
How to Make the Best of Inheritance Planning Inheriting an unexpected, or even an anticipated, lump sum can fill you with mixed emotions – if your emotional attachment to the individual who has passed away was strong then you are likely to be grieving and the thought...
by Mercator Financial | Mar 6, 2023 | Blog, estate planning, Family, retirees
What happens when the children grow up and are no longer dependent on their parents? Estate planning for mature families and retirees can bring up a number of issues, including family dynamics and harmony. One of the most difficult conversations is around the fair or...
by Mercator Financial | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog, estate planning, Family, Financial Planning, Individuals, retirees
A financial plan looks at where you are today and where you want to go. It determines your short, medium and long term financial goals and how you can reach them.Why do you need a Financial Plan? Worry less about money and gain control. Organize your finances....