G.R. Baird Archives - Retirement and Estate Article Archives
Banking on Success - Mutual Funds
Canadian bank stock prices underwent an incredible period of growth from 2000 until 2006, as
the
S&P/TSX Bank Index surged a cumulative 237
percent or 19 percent annualized over seven years. Read full article, click here (PDF Format)
Investment Rates Got You Down? Your Lifestyle Doesn’t Have To Reflect Low Rates!
Are you resolved to lowering your standard of living just because, through no
fault of your own, guaranteed rates
of
return on Canadian Savings Bonds and GIC’s have
come down during the last year? Read full article, click here (PDF Format)
Pension income splitting
On October 31, 2006 the federal government introduced a new planning opportunity for Canadian seniors:
the ability to split pension income beginning in 2007. Read full article, click here (PDF Format)
An RSP is for All Seasons
Making Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) contributions throughout the year may help you enjoy greater
returns
over the long term. Read full article, click here (PDF Format)
Using Spousal RSPs to Reduce
and Defer Taxes
If you have a significantly higher
income now than your spouse, or
you expect this to be the case in
retirement,
you should consider
taking advantage of a spousal RSP. Read full article, click here (PDF Format)
Tax-Efficient Investing
When it comes to choosing investments,
it makes sense to pay attention to your
investment objectives,
time
horizon and
risk tolerance. Read full article, click here (PDF Format)
Tax Smart Strategies
for Year End
Putting tax-smart strategies to
work for you is almost as
important as growing investments
when it
comes to wealth
management. Read full article, click here (PDF Format)
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