Tim Cestnick is president and CEO of WaterStreet Family Wealth Counsel and author of 101 Tax Secrets for Canadians.
Please your partner (and yourself) with a spousal RRSP
The contributor to the plan not only gets the deduction but an age difference can extend the period of time that you can make contributions
Make time your ally: Start saving for retirement now
There’s a definite cost to putting off RRSP or TFSA contributions
RRSP season: The ins and outs of borrowing to invest
$5,000 after tax will work a lot harder paying interest on a loan to invest in a non-registered investment account
RRSP vs. TFSA: Tim Cestnick on where to put spare dollars
Both RRSPs and TFSAs are effective, so which one should you be turning to?
Small business owners should beware the taxman's test
A small business may have to assure a court of its commercial viability before operating loss deductions will be allowed during early years
Timing is everything in foreign distance learning
Taking online courses from a non-Canadian institution can get you a tax credit if you study at least 13 consecutive weeks
Tax savings should be top of your resolution list
Ideas such as paying family members a salary from one's business or making interest deductible can make a big difference
Year-end moves that can avoid taxman’s bite
Business owners should consider seven strategies that can maximize gain and minimize pain
Why non-taxable benefits are a bit like getting a raise
Every dollar in non-taxable goodies, like on-site daycare and membership fees, is like earning $1.85 in pretax income
Year-end investment tactics to avoid taking a haircut
Ten timely tips for investors
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