Tax loss harvesting: turn losses into gains
Tax loss harvesting involves selling an investment for less than you paid for it, then using the loss to offset an investment gain at tax time. Learn how.
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How dividends are taxed in Canada
Dividends are a useful way to pay yourself through your company. Here's how dividends are taxed in Canada to make sure you're optimizing your tax savings.
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Charitable giving: tax-effective strategies
Learn tax-effective charitable giving strategies that allow you (or your estate) to benefit from tax savings while the charity benefits from your gift.
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Value of advice: “I just graduated from medical school. Should I focus on student loan repayment or on saving for retirement?"
Shaun, a recent med school graduate, is concerned about his ability to pay down debt, start a family and save for retirement. Read his story.
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Investing as a physician: a primer
Physicians have unique needs when it comes to investing. Here's a look the basics of investing from a physician’s perspective.
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Are physician recruitment and retention programs right for you?
These programs can be a way for young physicians to get financial relief while helping fill the gaps in healthcare in Canada. Learn more.
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Financial planning for physicians — why you're different
Get the basics about financial planning for physicians and how financial advice for physicians can help you achieve your life goals.
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Locum Tenens: The Basics for Physicians
Locum tenens is a Latin phrase, meaning “to hold the place of, to substitute for.” In the medical community it’s used to describe a physician who fills a temporary position at a hospital or practice.
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A guide to loan forgiveness and relief programs for med school students and recent grads
Learn how you might be able to have a portion of your medical school debt relieved or forgiven through federal and provincial government programs.
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5 ways to fund a child's post-secondary education when you're not the parent or legal guardian
If you're a grandparent, another relative, or a friend, you can still help pay for a child's post-secondary education. Learn how.
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What interest rate hikes mean for your mortgage
While rising interest rates are something to be aware of, there are ways you can navigate this with your mortgage. Learn how.
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10 things residents should do when transitioning to practice
The transition from resident to practicing physician is a big one. Here are 10 of the big tasks you'll have to tackle as you launch your career.
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Interest rate increase: What it means for medical students and residents who are borrowing to pay for school
The Bank of Canada has raised interest rates. Learn how it could impact med students and residents who are borrowing to help pay for school.
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Value of advice: “Should I incorporate my medical practice?”
Some of Sonia's physician colleagues have suggested that she should incorporate. Read her story and learn if incorporation is the right decision for her.
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Private Wealth Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Is private wealth management the best solution for the finances of you and your family? Read our FAQ.
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Meet the Pillar of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan: Dr. Lalita Malhotra
Dr. Lalita Malhotra has practised omedicine in Prince Albert, Sask. since 1975, and has dedicated her career dedicated to women’s wellness, especially among the Indigenous communities in the area.
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How a new pension plan for physicians will help provide peace of mind
A pension plan for doctors will provide a source of predictable retirement lifetime income that physicians have long been asking for. Learn more.
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What’s the best order for drawing your retirement income?
Each retirement income source has tax implications if drawn earlier or later, or left to your estate. Learn what to spend first and what to save as long as you can.
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Federal budget 2022: Highlights for physicians
Read our summary of the 2022 federal budget and learn how the budget may impact Canadian physicians and their families.
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RRIF strategies to optimize your taxable income in retirement
Converting your RRSP to a RRIF is an important part of your retirement plan. Learn how to maximize your savings with well-planned RRIF withdrawal strategies.
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