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Choosing the self-directed RRIF: payment flexibility, estate planning opportunities and tax deferral benefits are just some of the advantages - Investment Strategy
The Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) has been around since 1978, and after significant changes were made in 1986 and again in 1992, it is...
Money Digest, 02/01/03 by Ted Canning · More from publication -
RRIFs, annuities and other RRSP maturity options: understanding tax and investment considerations is essential
Your financial strategy for retirement shouldn't end when you mature your RRSP. The challenge is to keep your money working for you throughout your...
Money Digest, 11/01/02 by Ted Canning · More from publication -
Asset allocation and portfolio performance: the asset allocation decision is pivotal to limiting risk and achieving adequate returns
The asset mix decision is of paramount importance to the long-term performance of a portfolio. All investments have some degree of risk attached to...
Money Digest, 10/01/02 by Ted Canning · More from publication -
The perils and pitfalls of stock market timing: buy and hold is a sound idea. But don't sit back and coast
Most investors are content to leave their investment decisions to the professionals. They feel mutual fund managers have the expertise and...
Money Digest, 09/01/02 by Ted Canning · More from publication -
Protecting your registered assets: read these investor profile questions to see if estate preservation planning is for you
Tax-deferral and tax-sheltering opportunities have decreased over recent years. So its little wonder that Canadians have enthusiastically embraced...
Money Digest, 08/01/02 by Ted Canning · More from publication -
Stripped bonds: a GIC alternative in an RRSP; government issued stripped bonds are flexible, risk-free investments
There are several benefits that can be realized by investing all or part of an RRSP portfolio in securities whose value is guaranteed. One type of...
Money Digest, 06/01/02 by Ted Canning · More from publication -
And to the government, I hereby bequeath: with prudent planning, you can leave less to the government and more to your loved ones
For your entire adult life you are subject to taxation in some form or other. You may begrudge paying these taxes, but you nevertheless do,...
Money Digest, 05/01/02 by Ted Canning · More from publication -
Understanding risk can help in reducing it: Risk is the possibility that your expected return won't be realized
Risk is one of those four-letter words that people try to avoid, particularly when it comes to investing their hard-earned dollars. Because...
Money Digest, 04/01/02 by Ted Canning · More from publication -
How royalty and income trusts are taxed: Different types of earned income will retain their form when distributed to unitholders
Royalty trusts qualify as mutual fund trusts for tax purposes, and, similar to mutual funds, behave as flow-through entities. This means that all...
Money Digest, 03/01/02 by Ted Canning · More from publication -
The tax appeal of Labour Sponsored funds: investors may qualify for substantial tax credits
As tax season fast approaches, the question on most Canadians' minds is, "How can I reduce the amount of income tax I pay?" Maximizing your...
Money Digest, 02/01/02 by Ted Canning · More from publication
