Issues relating to capital losses, dividends, income-splitting and registered plans round out groups’ recommendations
Couple would like to know about the potential impact of a reduced pension. Could they leave an inheritance for their children?
Profits begin to show evidence of strength
Much depends on whether the couple keeps the rental building the wife inherited
They should be able to enjoy retirement, but much depends on whether the husband leaves assets with his former employer
Goals that include children, vacations, education, a second home, an estate and a comfortable retirement need trimming
A few show gains, but most still mopping up
Realistic income goals and careful investing can mean a secure future for single woman who also wants to help her family
It’s a good news, bad news scenario: compared with past downturns, this recession is not a particularly bad one for Canada. That’s the good news. The bad news? The recovery is expected to be slow in coming, with unemployment remaining relatively high for a number of years. Most economists expect the jobless rate to move […]
Among laid off workers, the hardest hit are those in their late 40s or early 50s