Unlocking Hidden Wealth: How TFSAs Can Transform Your Family’s Financial Legacy

February 13, 2026 |John Hastings CFA MBA
For many wealthy Canadian families, TFSAs are often neglected, overshadowed by corporations, trusts, and holding companies, but they should not be. Properly used, TFSAs are powerful tools for tax-free growth and long-term wealth transfer across generations...
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Trump Warshes his hands of Powell

February 06, 2026 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

President Donald Trump’s campaign to get rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell culminated in the most likely outcome—simply nominating a replacement. With Kevin Warsh on track to be the next chair, we look at the potential economic and market impacts.

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When Markets Have Their Own Black Friday Sales

November 28, 2025 |John Hastings CFA MBA
Black Friday is the day when everything we want, or think we need, finally goes on sale. If we’re prepared with cash or credit and know where to find the best deals, we can take full advantage. What makes Black Friday unique is that it’s predictable....
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Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs): A Compelling Path for Business Succession, Stability, and Shared Prosperity

November 19, 2025 |John Hastings CFA MBA
Succession planning has always been one of the most challenging moments in a business owner’s journey. Traditional approaches, selling to a competitor, private equity, or internal management, often create uncertainty for both founders and employees. But...
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Turning Market Highs into Lasting Wealth

November 06, 2025 |John Hastings CFA MBA
We keep hearing it from many of you - how much longer can the market (and your portfolio) keep climbing?climbing? Jim has aptly coined the term “altitude sickness” to describe the mix of excitement and unease that comes when markets reach new highs. Over...
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The numbers behind U.S. tariffs

September 26, 2025 |Joseph Wu, CFA

Collections from U.S. tariffs are surging. As legal uncertainty looms and costs gradually pass through, balancing resilient corporate fundamentals against policy risks remains crucial for portfolio positioning.

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Minimizing Tax Liability: A Guide to Quarterly Tax Installments

September 24, 2025 |John Hastings CFA MBA
As a taxpayer, it's essential to understand the rules surrounding quarterly tax installments to minimize your tax liability. According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), individuals who earn taxable income with no tax withheld or insufficient tax withheld...
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Beyond tariffs, what can the U.S. do in its quest for trade balance?

Beyond tariffs, what can the U.S. do in its quest for trade balance?

May 06, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Running up debts to buy foreign goods is unsustainable in the long term. Identifying the problem is simple, but we see no easy or quick escape for the U.S. from the imbalances built up over the last four decades.

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Split income from joint accounts

March 05, 2025 |John Hastings CFA MBA
Many couples assume they can split income from joint accounts to minimize their tax bills, but that’s not always the case. According to Canadian tax rules, each spouse must report income based on their individual contributions to the account. For example...
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How Corporate Wealth Transfer Can Preserve Your Asset

March 05, 2025 |John Hastings CFA MBA
The Corporate Wealth Transfer strategy is common planning strategy that helps business owners transfer surplus assets held in their Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (e.g. a holding company). This approach is ideal for those with excess cash or...
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