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RRSP Season, TFSA Contribution Room & Documents for Income Tax

RRSP, TFSA, Documents for Income Tax | Borden Financial Services

We are now getting close to that RRSP Deadline of February 29th, so it will be important to get any RRSP Contributions in before then. We have a number of options for getting these in and Natalie and I will help wherever we can. For those of you who have a Nominee Plan at Portfolio Strategies, you can use Online Banking to add to your RRSP which is a quick and easy way to add to your plan. Clients can also contribute to their Nominee Tax Free Savings Accounts using Online Banking. Just let us know if you need any guidance on this system.

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Make 2024 Your Best Financial Year Yet

Make 2024 Your Best Financial Year Yet

Many of us reflect on our yearly financial goals as the calendar turns to a New Year. But bringing goals to fruition can't happen without a clear plan of action and determined effort. This is especially true as we continue to live with lingering effects of above-average inflation and the highest interest rates in over 20 years. To help maximize your investment success and end this year on a financially positive note, we have put together some key ideas:

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2024!!!

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2024!!

As we've done for a number of years in a row now, we took some time out of the office while the girls were on their Winter Break. We had a nice time together and got some visits in with some friends and family. We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! We now go into our busiest time of the year and won't get another break in until the end of March. We're going straight into RRSP Season which is always a busy couple of months for us. We'll also be busy with TFSA and RESP Contributions as there will be more room for those now that we are in the New Year.

A Fresh Look at RRSPs vs. TFSAs

A Fresh Look at RRSPs vs. TFSAs

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution limit has increased to $7,000 (from $6,500) for 2024. This new limit means that a taxpayer who has never contributed to a TFSA and has been eligible for one since its inception will have a cumulative contribution room of $95,000. TFSAs are now a serious portfolio and investment planning alternative to making RRSP contributions. So, which is better you ask? Well, it depends…

Talking To Your Parents While There is Still Time

Talking To Your Parents While There is Still Time

Many clients in their 50's and 60's are increasingly worried about the finances of their aging parents. This is especially true when it is difficult to predict interest income on investments. They often ask: 'How do I talk to them about their care and their finances?'

This topic raises many sensitive family dynamics including the adult child who is uncomfortable raising the topic with their parents and parents who are in denial or not comfortable discussing these personal care and financial issues with their children.

These Rainy Days Aren't About the Weather

The last year or so has been a very rude awakening for many. Too many people today are so busy living a lifestyle, they forget that emergencies may need to be dealt with. It's all too easy to take one's cash flow for granted and get lulled into the belief that it will go on uninterrupted. Those who are best able to handle the financial rainy days that inevitably come along are in the habit of living well below their means and paying themselves first.

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