In this Issue • Asset allocation and your portfolio• Fixed income investments during decreasing interest rates• The US government as a new investor• Charitable donations• Beware of the “finfluencers” Asset allocation and your portfolio From the Desk of Gerdi Lito, CFA• Portfolio Manager, Manulife Wealth Inc.• Life Insurance Advisor, Upper Canada Capital Inc. Asset allocation …
Tax Tidbits… Some quick points to consider… Liberal Election Platform: Potential Tax-Related Changes With the most recent federal election resulting in a Liberal minority government, individuals and businesses should be aware of their tax-related platform proposals, as summarized in the listing below. Many are broad and lack detail, and some were previously announced by the …
State of the Market – August 2025 From the desk of Gerdi Lito, CFAPortfolio Manager, Manulife Wealth Inc. This year’s market journey has been anything but dull. We’ve seen record highs, sharp drops, and an equally sharp rebound — all within a few short months. Whether you’ve been watching closely or just catching headlines, it’s …
Tax Tidbits… Some quick points to consider… Canada Disability Benefit: New Support! The Canada disability benefit is a new monthly payment for working-age persons with disabilities who have low income. The first payments will be made in July 2025. To be eligible for this benefit, individuals must meet the following criteria: The maximum benefit for …
Tax Tidbits… Some quick points to consider… Tax Proposals: Capital Gains Inclusion Rate The capital gains inclusion rate has been proposed to increase from 50% to 2/3, effective June 25, 2024, for corporations and most trusts as well as for the portion of capital gains realized in the year that exceeds $250,000 for individuals, graduated …
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