Grant Matossian, CPA, CFP
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional
Recent trade policy developments have introduced a degree of market volatility and economic uncertainty. While it’s natural to notice these shifts, it’s important to view them within the broader context of long-term financial planning. For your investment portfolio, these evolving …
Read moreWhen creating a plan for any significant life decision, such as choosing a career, getting married, or buying a car, we must spend hours reviewing lists to determine priorities and timing. We must have clarity as we develop our essential …
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Understanding transferring RRSPs to RRIFs RRSP Maturity Strategies: You are allowed to contribute to your RRSP up until December 31 of the year that you turn 71, at which point your RRSP must be closed. Instead, you can select any …
Read moreWe invest in what people buy. When an equity investment fund or stock is purchased, you indirectly invest in businesses relating to what consumers buy.
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If you are an investor who remembers the mortgage debt crisis of 2008-9, you know that the stock market lost significant value. From an investment standpoint, the real downside occurred when some investors sold off their equity holdings due to …
Read moreCanadian legislation enables Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) to support education savings for children and grandchildren through specific provisions outlined in the Canada Education Savings Act and related regulations. Facts about an RESP A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a …
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RRSP Maturity Strategies: You are allowed to contribute to your RRSP up until December 31 of the year that you turn 71, at which point your RRSP must be closed. Instead, you can select any or a combination of: transferring …
Read moreWhat are some differences between a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)? The tax benefits of the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) The TFSA is a registered savings account that makes it easy for Canadian taxpayers …
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Here are some essential strategies that will help you achieve financial independence. It is important to get solid advice to design a plan incorporating planning values such as those noted herein. Separate your savings from your investments. Before investing for …
Read moreOne day your retirement income will flow from the capital you have been saving for years during thirty to forty of your working years.
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Understanding your risk tolerance: Each of us has a personal level of risk tolerance, which indicates how much risk one is willing to take while investing in markets that always go up and down. Your advisor can help you set …
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