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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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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Five strategies to maximize your RRSP savings

Five strategies to maximize your RRSP savings

January 01, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

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

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How income splitting can create tax savings

How income splitting can create tax savings

January 01, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

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

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TFSA versus RRSP versus FHSA: Your top questions answered

TFSA versus RRSP versus FHSA: Your top questions answered

January 01, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

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

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Worried about higher interest rates and taxes? Strategies to take back control of your wealth

Worried about higher interest rates and taxes? Strategies to take back control of your wealth

December 10, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Learn how you can benefit from investing in tax-advantaged plans, such as a TFSA, RRSP and RRIF.

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Missives & Marginalia - May 24, 2024

May 24, 2024 |Sam McLaughlin

A new team member, recent shifts and opportunities in the economy, and some changes for next tax season.

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RRSPs, TFSAs, RESPs & Other Start-Of-Year Items

February 09, 2024 |Sam McLaughlin
RRSP Quick Tips More information here As we come into the start of February, the deadline for RRSP contributions to count for the 2023 tax year is getting closer. RRSP contributions are valuable as a tax-saving strategy in the year you contribute, and...
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Sunday Update - August 16th

August 16, 2020 |Samuel McLaughlin
I’m typing this from the cottage right now as the sky blues above me following the brief hailstorm that just passed through. The mercurial nature of cottage weather is one of my favourite parts of the summer. I spent the past couple of weeks on a light...
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The 2019 Tax Deadline is Approaching

February 13, 2020 |Sam McLaughlin
With April just around the corner (spring is coming, we swear!), I thought it was timely to send out a guide highlighting important details and dates to make sure the process runs smoothly for you and your accountants. Of course, the last thing you want...
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