The RRSP meltdown strategy has been saving our clients’ tax dollars for many years now, allowing for more savings and tax benefits. In this episode, Kris Dureau unpacks the benefits and risks of this strategy along with ways you can reduce taxes during your retirement income in your early golden years. Kris discusses: How to …
Just the name Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? You can set aside money tax-free throughout your lifetime and it is a great idea… If you don’t make some simple mistakes. We need to be aware of the regulations around these accounts to avoid any painful mistakes. In this episode, Kris goes through …
You want to invest your money and we want to help you do so, but you have a small business. So, what are your options now? Do you invest through your personal assets or your corporation? In this episode, Kris sits down with Gary Armstrong from Green Private Wealth to discuss what both of these …
One of the biggest cornerstones to retirement income planning is knowing the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and what your duties are associated with it. When planning for retirement, many people want to make sure they are setting themselves up for total security in their retirement. When it comes to retirement, its common to have questions …
For many parents, there are a number of stressors that come along with sending your child to college. Whether they are leaving their childhood home or commuting to school, preparing yourself for this time will help ease the tension and allow you to offer your children advice for when that time comes. In this episode, …
The Ride: Life, Work and Wealth has officially been running for 50 episodes. To celebrate, Kris Dureau is going through his top 6 most downloaded episodes, giving you an idea of what each one entails. This week, Kris details why each of these releases was such a hit, followed by important takeaways each one had …
Mortgage rates are on the rise. What should you do in this scenario? Is it a good idea to get a fixed mortgage or variable mortgage? Do higher rates make it harder to qualify for a home loan? In this episode, Derek Gold from Mortgage Scout joins Kris Dureau to unpack the different options you …
When talking about protecting your assets from inflation, many of us automatically think about gold. While gold often manages to hold its value and to appreciate, it isn’t a perfect inflation hedge. In this episode, Kris Dureau fills you in on ways you can protect your portfolio from inflation. Rather than gold, Kris shows you …
To foster good financial habits for the future, it’s important for parents to talk to their children about money from an early age. You can start by simply opening a bank account for them or giving them a wallet/piggy bank. In this episode, Kris Dureau will help you discover easy ways to educate your children …
Financial planning is not just about securing your tomorrow. It’s also about living a better today. In this rapid-fire style episode, Kris Dureau walks you through 15 quick-hit tips to help you get a better handle on your finances, both now and in the future. Investments, tax planning, wealth transfer, debt management —Kris covers it …