High-quality, dividend-paying equities can moderate the effects of market volatility on your portfolio in uncertain times.
Investing in dividend-paying companies means that, for the most part, you are choosing high-quality investments. That’s because dividends are a portion of profits, so…
The world’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) was created in Canada in 1990, when the Toronto Stock Exchange produced the Toronto Index Participation Fund. Today, the TSX lists more than 160 ETFs, and they continue to gain in popularity among some…
Diverting income to a lower-income spouse can effectively reduce a couple’s combined tax bill. However, it’s important to be aware of the “attribution rules” contained in the Income Tax Act. These rules deny certain types of income splitting techniques. For…
As a consumer, you may not wish to purchase a pair of shoes made by child labour or a weed killer that may contain potential toxins. That same sentiment can apply to your investments.
Socially responsible investing (SRI) is a…
Do you have a child who has a summer job this year or who will be working part-time during the school year?
Even if your child doesn’t earn enough income to pay income tax, there are still benefits to filing…
Our interest rates in Canada are higher than those in the U.S., our country is fiscally strong, and our commodities are in demand globally. The result is a strengthening Canadian dollar relative to its U.S. counterpart, which is welcome news…
Investors have been taken on quite a ride the past few years — from the market collapse of 2008 to the recovery of 2009 to the volatility of 2010. Time has yet to tell what will ultimately define 2011.
What…