2025 Handy Financial Planning Facts

January 20, 2025 |Stephanie Woo, CIM, FMA
Check out our summary of some common financial planning facts and important dates many individuals, families and business owners would find useful: RSP deadlines and deduction limits TFSA contribution limits IPP - employment earnings requirements U.S...
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Navigating Family Wealth

January 19, 2025 |Stephanie Woo, CIM, FMA
For over 25 years at RBC Dominion Securities, I have seen markets become more volatile, clients' situations become more complex — many families have built fortunes upwards of eight to nine figures with various tax structures, cross-border issues, blended...
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Mortgage Insurance? Let's review the right choice to protect your family and your home

January 10, 2025 |Stephanie Woo, CIM, FMA
When buying a new home or property, sometimes it gets overwhelming with all the decisions you need to make and so many documents you've signed that you may want to review things once the dust settles. Mortgage insurance, for example. Is that really the...
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The Fed approaches a new phase of interest rate policy

The Fed approaches a new phase of interest rate policy

December 19, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Markets head lower following a hawkish rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. We discuss the reasons behind the Fed’s shift and if investors really need to fear higher rates caused by stronger growth.

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Fall Economic Statement 2024: Canada boosts investment appeal and the deficit deepens

Fall Economic Statement 2024: Canada boosts investment appeal and the deficit deepens

December 18, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia, Robert Hogue and Cynthia Leach
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...
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The Wealthy Barber Returns - complimentary ebook

December 17, 2024 |Stephanie Woo, CIM, FMA
In collaboration with David Chilton, one of Canada’s best known voices on the subject of personal finance, we are proud to offer you a complimentary special edition ebook. RBC Partner David Chilton uses wit and wisdom to help readers learn the keys to...
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Reallocating your wealth: taking a look at pools of capital

December 10, 2024 |Stephanie Woo

Proper diversification and consideration of your wealth may help you achieve your lifestyle needs/bequests and philanthropic planning desires in a tax-efficient manner that may ultimately enhance your overall wealth.

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Global Insight 2025 Outlook executive summary: Beyond the horizon

Global Insight 2025 Outlook executive summary: Beyond the horizon

December 06, 2024 |The Global Portfolio Advisory Committee
With a second Trump administration in the U.S. eyeing an ambitious agenda and trade tensions coming to the fore, how should investors position portfolios? Our 2025 Outlook examines the issues and opportunities facing economies and markets in 2025 and...
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Happy intergenerational family sitting for family portrait

My Special in the Financial Post: Good things take time to plant, grow and flourish. So do good financial behaviours

October 14, 2024 |Stephanie Woo, CIM, FMA
Financial literacy and helping families arming themselves with good financial habits for long term success has been a passion project of mine. My first job was $5.45/hr (yes, it was a long time ago). My parents were immigrants and I am very fortunate...
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McGill Personal Finance Essentials - Free online course

September 05, 2024 |Stephanie Woo, CIM, FMA
Financial literacy is key to achieving important life goals. McGill Personal Finance Essentials is a free online course offered by McGill University Desautels Faculty of Management in collaboration with RBC Future Launch and The Globe and Mail. The course...
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