by Betty-Anne Howard | Aug 25, 2021 | Financial Literacy, Investment Strategy, The RDSP Explained
Authors: Betty-Anne Howard and Jackie Power, Mackenzie Investments. In this second installment of our 4 part series – The RDSP Explained – we discuss how and when to make withdrawals from the RDSP and financial planning strategies for Canadians who want to receive...
by Tara Tennant | Aug 17, 2021 | Financial Literacy, Investment Strategy
One way we know it’s August here in the office is because we’re starting to get requests about RESPs (Registered Education Savings Plans) and how they work from parents whose children are about to head off to school. With so much to know about RESPs, we thought we...
by Betty-Anne Howard | Jul 14, 2021 | Financial Literacy, Investment Strategy, The RDSP Explained
Authors: Betty-Anne Howard and Jackie Power, Mackenzie Investments. In this first installment of our 4 part series – The RDSP Explained – we discuss Registerd Disability Savings Plan Canada myths, facts, and financial planning strategies for Canadians who...
by Betty-Anne Howard | Feb 24, 2021 | Financial Literacy, Investment Strategy
A Spousal RRSP is a Registered Retirement Savings Plan that allows you to make yearly contributions to a savings account for the retirement benefit of your spouse or common law partner. Spousal RRSPs are different from personal RRSPs in that you are making...
by Betty-Anne Howard | Feb 9, 2021 | Financial Literacy, Making Your Dreams a Reality
Authors: Kathleen Pratt, MSW, RSW and Betty-Anne Howard Struggling in your relationship when it comes to money? You are not alone! Many couples experience conflict or disagreement about money at some point in their relationship at the best of times, and these are...
by Betty-Anne Howard | Nov 7, 2020 | Financial Literacy
When you hear “Money Dragon,” what comes to mind? An imposing, fire-breathing creature with dollar signs for eyes? Sharp teeth, big wings, and impending doom? Depending on your relationship with your finances, some money dragons are scarier than others....