The Mirador Real Advice Blog
The Mirador Real Advice Blog is a bi-monthly publication with two purposes:
- There is no end to the results you get when searching for details regarding tax or investment-related rules and financial guidelines. We will help you find the actual source for such information, but more importantly, we will share successful advice we have given to clients regarding these topics.
- The markets are often a source of great concern AND opportunity. We will regularly make posts to alleviate your concerns and identify opportunities.
The New Proposed Federal Budget
Mirador Corporation Real Advice Blog The New Proposed Federal Budget April, 2024 The federal government delivered its budget earlier last week. While there are many articles out there summarizing the contents of the budget, we are focusing on providing highlights that most impact investments and wealth management. The following is meant to
How Much Money Do I Need to Retire in Canada?
Mirador Real Advice Blog How Much Money Do I Need to Retire in Canada? April 16, 2024 “How Much Money Do I Need to Retire in Canada?”“What is a Good Retirement Income in Canada?” These are both such incredibly personal questions. In the Mirador meeting room, there is a plaque
Alternative Minimum Tax
Mirador Real Advice Blog Alternative Minimum Tax April 16, 2024 The two certainties to life – death and taxes. And we will add a third certainty; if you make more money the government will try to find a way to take more of it! Alternative Minimum Tax (“AMT”) generally applies
What is Income Investing?
Mirador Real Advice Blog What is Income Investing? March 15, 2024 Investing is when you take some money and buy something that you expect will provide you more than your purchase price over time. This increase that you make over what you paid comes from one or both of the
RRIF Withdrawal Rates
Mirador Real Advice Blog RRIF Withdrawal Rates March 12, 2024 Although RRIF withdrawal rates are very straightforward and we provide a link to the prescribed minimum RRIF withdrawal rates by the government later in this post, there are many wealth planning opportunities around RRIF withdrawal rates for those willing to
RRSP Deduction Limits
Mirador Real Advice Blog RRSP Deduction Limits February 20, 2024 We are often asked about RRSP deduction limits. Although the answer to this specific question can be very straightforward (we provide a link to the RRSP deduction limits set by the government later in this post), from a wealth planning