Michele Mannerow

03/24/2022

Ontario's staycation tax credit for 2022 is now in effect.

Anyone planning a getaway within the province in 2022 could be eligible for a tax refund under the new "Ontario Staycation Tax Credit" program.

Ontarians can get a 20 per cent personal income tax credit on eligible accommodation between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, up to a maximum of $1,000 for an individual and $2,000 for a family, for a maximum credit of $200 or $400 respectively.

Ontario's staycation tax credit for 2022 is now in effect, which offers up to $200 credit per person for travel within the province.

12/08/2021

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09/14/2021

Realizing that they may end up retiring earlier than they had planned, 64 per cent of Canadians are worried they’re simply not saving enough, according to Fidelity Canada’s recent 2020 retirement survey

Figuring out whether you can afford to retire is a tricky process, because the staying power of your assets depends on so many assumptions and events. One of the key questions to answer is a rather simple one, though.

09/07/2021

09/07/2021

09/02/2021

What makes an effective, visionary leader? Some of the most interesting insights and answers to this question come from those who are considered trail-blazing leaders in their own right.

10 of the best quotes from women leaders on working hard, taking risks and learning from failure.

08/11/2021

You may have a clear vision of what you want your retirement to look like. Or, it may feel like a distant deadline that’s a lifetime away. Wherever you are in your timeline toward retirement, there are things you can be doing right now to better prepare yourself for financial freedom. To help, here are four retirement strategies and considerations every Canadian should be thinking about.

When it comes to preparing for retirement, it can be tough figuring out where to start. Here are 4 basic retirement savings strategies and considerations every Canadian should make.

07/22/2021

After what seems like years of pain, the oil sector finally has a shot at regaining its former glory.

"Companies all around the world are under enormous pressure to reach net-zero targets, with most aiming for 2050."

“Think of another country in the world that would feel guilty and apologetic for producing that product, one that will be in demand for the rest of your and my lifetime, when they're doing it in the most ethical and clean manner of any oil-producing nation on the planet … It's as Canadian as you can possibly get.”

Ninepoint Partners' Eric Nuttall speaks out on how skewed ESG view is blinding investors to coming multi-year bull market for oil

07/12/2021

Placing non-registered assets into joint ownership with right of survivorship is one of the most common methods of avoiding probate, and it can be effective in the right situation. However, there are some significant disadvantages with joint ownership that may outweigh the benefits. Fortunately, there are other options available that help avoid the risks of joint ownership and provide other benefits as well.

Using joint ownership to avoid probate is a complex and potentially litigious process. Consider these other, less-risky methods that offer additional benefits.

06/29/2021

Survey Says: 53% of Canadians Don't Know How Much to Save for Retirement. Here's What to Start Doing Differently Right Now

You know you need to start preparing now for a peaceful retirement, but sometimes it's hard to know where to start. If you're uncertain about your next steps, here are 6 things to start doing differently right now.

06/16/2021

It’s not always easy to make wise investment decisions, and this is especially true during uncertain times. When we’re stressed, we tend to make choices more intuitively and are less likely to spend time carefully sifting through all the pros and cons. The trouble is that intuitive snap decisions won’t necessarily help us meet our long-term financial goals.

Taking a moment to step back and work to understand the cognitive biases that may steer us in the wrong direction can help us make better decisions about our finances and reach the goals we are striving to achieve.

How to recognize biases to avoid financial mistakes. Solutions For Financial Planning, Spring 2021

06/09/2021

Everyone knows that money doesn’t come easy but spending it can be a breeze. And with the cost of living almost always on the rise, saving some of your hard-earned dollars can sometimes seem like an uphill battle.

However, as a customer or consumer, you have the power to decide what to spend your money on and how much to spend. Businesses know this, which is why they use a variety of sales and marketing tactics to beat the competition and attract your support.

Saving money can be as fun as spending it. Solutions For Financial Planning, Spring 2021