Principal Residence Exemption Rule Changes
The new October 2016 Federal Government Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) rules are causing many Canadians to review and revise existing Wills and Estate Planning strategies according to STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Planners). To track the capital gains that foreign buyers have been avoiding on the purchase and sale of Canadian residential […]
Critical Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft
No one wants to think about having their identity stolen or experiencing a theft of their finances. It is unpleasant, distasteful, and often feels like the type of thing that happens to other people, not to ourselves. The sad truth is that, every single year, identity theft crimes result in billions of dollars lost […]
Long-Term Care Solutions
There is a common misconception that, if left unaddressed, can having a devastating effect an individual’s long-term financial well-being. It is the belief that long-term care costs are fully covered by provincial health care plans if you or a loved one ever need this special type of care. Unfortunately, this is simply not the […]
