Q – I am looking at buying my first house. Some of my friends have used money from their RRSPs to access the federal government’s Home Buyers’ Plan. How do I know if I qualify? – Sam R., Burlington, Ontario A – The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) was introduced by the...
Q – I am 36 years old, and I hold a mix of mutual funds and stocks in my investment portfolio. In 2012 I am going to start aggressively planning for my future. I am concerned about the impact of inflation on my investment returns. How do I factor this into my...
Q – I will turn 65 this year, and I am set to retire. Can you offer any advice on how to go about determining my income from government pensions? Thanks. – Jan B., Perth, Ontario A – Retirement can be an exciting and scary time. You are not alone, and as the...