RRSP Contribution
Tax Planning

Rules of RRSP Contributions

Anyone who has “earned income” such as employment earnings can contribute to an RRSP – up until December 31st of the year they turn 71.  Earned income may also include self-employment income, CPP/QPP disability payments, and net rental […]

The quiet Apple executive behind Apple’s AI strategy
Economy

The quiet Apple executive behind Apple’s AI strategy

Apple is behind on artificial intelligence. Now, the company is getting ready to unleash its first wave of user-facing AI products. And behind that push is John Giannandrea, a Silicon Valley veteran who is Apple’s top executive in charge of AI strategy. On Monday, Apple will hold its annual developers conference, called WWDC, where it’s […]

What the Dutch right-wing election surge tells us as Europe heads to the polls
Economy

What the Dutch right-wing election surge tells us as Europe heads to the polls

The Netherlands far-right PVV Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders speaks to the media representatives following the European Parliament elections provisional results in The Hague on June 6, 2024. Emiel Muijderman | Episode | Getty Images Sweeping gains for Dutch nationalist Geert Wilders’ anti-immigration party on Thursday are expected to foretell a wider shift to the […]

Death of a RRIF Annuitant
Estate Planning

Dealing with a RRIF Account Upon Death

Naming a beneficiary on your RRIF account allows you to avoid probate fees as your RRIF account upon death will not be part of your estate. If you have a RRIF, it’s important to make […]

Taxation of RRIF
Tax Planning

Withdrawing from a RRIF

At the end of the year you turn 71, your RRSP matures and you must convert it to a Registered Retirement Income Fund. Withdrawing from a RRIF is based on a minimum percentage that would […]

Qualifying Factor
Retirement Planning

Qualifying Factor of 85

Plan sponsors specify a “normal” retirement age, the age where a plan member can retire with a full pension in retirement. This age is typical 65. However, for many plans, it is not 65. The […]

Spousal RRSP Withdrawals
Tax Planning

Splitting Income with a Spousal RRSP

Spousal RRSP allow tax payers to effectively split income and save on tax. This is especially true when there is a large income disparity between spouses. Spousal Registered Retirement Savings Plan are opened in the […]