After 20 years of deflation, Japan's economy still is experiencing challenges. Yet, opportunities abound
Three provinces - British Columbia, Quebec and Nova Scotia - raised personal income tax rates for high-income individuals, while New Brunswick raised personal income tax rates for all taxpayers in that province
The federal government's most recent budget aims to eliminate the tax advantages of 10/8s and leveraged insurance contracts, as well as tax-efficient mutual funds that convert interest income to capital gains, among other measures
In this year's pre-budget submissions by members of the financial services industry, much of the focus is on group RRSPs and saving for long-term health-care costs. But there is also much attention on access to investment products
A same-sex couple with twin boys have lofty retirement goals for themselves and education plans for their children. With some planning and the strategic use of insurance and registered savings plans, the couple could meet their objectives
Four cities top the growth sweepstakes in 2014
Despite the recent derailment tragedy in Lac-Mégantic, there's still much to be enthusiastic about
More than half of the companies in the survey reported a profit, with the majority increasing vs the previous year
Exports are best bet to drive growth
Various tax breaks, as well as careful planning, are the best ways for concerned grandparents to assist a disabled grandchild without disregarding the interests of other family members - including themselves