BWM Insights

Homeownership costs have eased for three consecutive quarters in Canada. The share of income a household needs to cover mortgage payments, property taxes and utilities has fallen nationwide to 58.4% by Q3 after reaching an all-time high of 63.8% in Q4...

From contributing at the beginning of the year to setting a savings target, these tips can help you make the most of your RRSPs.

Find out what income splitting is, and how a prescribed rate loan strategy may be beneficial for you as part of tax planning.

These strategies can help you maintain the lifestyle you had while working.

Learn the main​​ features of each registered investment plan to figure out which one is right for you.

These strategies can help you maintain the lifestyle you had while working.

Important aspects to consider in organizing your financial picture.

Given the political uncertainty facing Canada, the fate of many of the measures announced in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement is highly uncertain. However, the fiscal update still serves as a snapshot of where the economy is headed and how upcoming challenges...

The Bottom Line: As expected, the Bank of Canada (BoC) cut the overnight rate by another 50 bps to 3.25% on Wednesday, right to the top end of the BoC’s “neutral” range estimate (2.25% – 3.25%). Macklem’s opening statement made clear that with interest...