While inflation is dropping and employment is up, many Canadians are still struggling with higher housing costs and consumer prices. The Consumer Price Index rose 3.1% in October 2023 (year-over-year), due in large part to housing costs, which jumped 6.1%. Mortgage interest costs rose 30.5%, while rental costs increased 8.2%. Without the impact of housing costs, inflation would be around 1.9%.
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investors are advised to tread carefully, for every tragedy is fraught with unforeseen plot twists. Wise investors must navigate this stage with prudence, diversify their portfolios, and stay abreast of the evolving dynamics between these key players.
Because every client’s situation is unique, it is impossible to craft a retirement funding plan that considers every possible scenario. Spending shocks, changes in family status and foreign taxation are examples of events that can lead to different planning outcomes. Having a deep understanding of your spending and estate planning needs, knowing when further analysis is warranted, appreciating any assumptions and stress-testing the results under different scenarios is key when developing a successful retirement funding plan.
The stakes are high, and the dance between inflation and deflation continues. As the dust settles, we propose that a slow-growth deflationary environment is a risk that investors must brace for. The economic future may be uncertain, but with vigilance, strategic planning, and a willingness to challenge consensus, we can navigate the storm and emerge stronger on the other side.
it is worth noting that we anticipate a significant decline in interest rates over the coming years. This expectation is based on the prevailing economic conditions and central bank policies that aim to stimulate economic growth. Generally, lower interest rates positively impact equity markets as they make borrowing cheaper for companies, encourage consumer spending, and increase the attractiveness of stocks compared to fixed-income investments.
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Canadians have access to a plethora of tax-preferred vehicles for saving and investing, each of which provides unique planning opportunities and trade-offs, as well as their own rules and conditions that must be followed. With so many options, determining the best use for each type of account as part of a comprehensive wealth plan can be challenging. The attached table summarizes the key features of the most common registered plans and links to articles with more detailed information.
Download this article as a PDF. The transfer of family businesses to the next generation has long been a contentious tax issue. Owners rightfully expect the same tax benefits when selling their businesses to their children or other relatives as if they had sold to a third-party purchaser. Fiscal policy,
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