Shaun Woodcock, CFP Certified Financial Planner

Higher inflation is expected to have pushed next years TFSA limit to $7,000. That means the total contribution room available in 2024 for someone who has never contributed and has been eligible for the TFSA since its introduction in 2009 is set to be $95,000, up from $88,000 this year.

Inflation to trigger another rise in TFSA limit | Advisor.ca Next year’s contribution amount can be calculated using CPI data released Tuesday

I want to give a huge thank you to my clients and community who voted SW Financial Planning as their top Financial Advisor in 2021. This was a very pleasant surprise for me! I’m very fortunate to get to work with such great people! Congratulations to all the other nominees as well.

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Have you ever wondered if your loan or mortgage interest is tax deductible? Give this a quick read for some clarity.

Are interest payments tax deductible? | MoneySense Interest paid may be tax deductible under the right circumstances. Find out which scenario might apply to you.

Do you have a child attending post-secondary education this fall and are wondering how to withdraw from your RESP? It can be a complicated process but with proper guidance or a quick read of this article, it can help provide clarity.

RESP guide: Making the shift from saving for your child’s post-secondary education, to funding it | MoneySense Parents may spend years contributing to registered education savings plans for their kids, but only realize when it’s time to pay for college or university how little information there is about the right way to make withdrawals. Here’s step-by-step advice from a Certified Financial Planner.

Mortgage Insurance: Not Necessarily as Advertised. Having proper life insurance in place to cover your mortgage is one of the most important financial planning decisions you should consider. However, just because you have coverage, how certain are you that it will pay in the time of need? Message me if you would like to learn more about the insurance options that are right for you and your family.

Mortgage Insurance: Not Necessarily as Advertised It's all part of the process when you are arranging a mortgage for your new home. The bank employee inevitably asks if you would like to purchase mortgage insurance. No one likes to think about their own mortality; however, we all know deep down that stuff happens. People contract terminal illnesses...

Some great news came out of the recent Federal Budget – expanding eligibility for the Disability Tax Credit. If you are unfamiliar with the Disability Tax Credit or Registered Disability Savings Plan, I strongly recommend you give this article a quick read, and consider speaking to your medical practitioner to see if you qualify. If you meet the criteria you may qualify for significant tax benefits and savings grants!

What the disability tax credit means for eligible Canadians and their families | Advisor's Edge Qualification is a gateway to additional tax savings

I enjoyed reading this article. Switching from “accumulation” to “decumulation” in retirement is not easy. It is important to have a properly structured investment portfolio to help you manage the risk of market volatility, especially during your decumulation years.

Changing Gears – From Accumulation to Decumulation Changing gears from savings strategy during working years to post-work spending years can be a formidable task. Read this to find out the who, what, when, where, why of accumulation and decumulation investment stages, and how you can achieve a happy and stress-free retirement.

Did you work from home in 2020? See if you’re eligible for up to $400 in tax deductions. Be sure to let your tax professional know!

CRA provides new rules for claiming home office expenses | Advisor's Edge There's a temporary flat-rate method for up to $400, and a simplified "detailed" method with a new Form T2200S

Great news, the Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) limit will remain at $6,000.00 for 2021. If you were born prior to 1992, this brings your lifetime contribution room to $75,500! Do you have a pension plan? If so, consider the benefits of adding to a TFSA for your retirement, it can provide a great source of tax free retirement income down the road. For retirees, a TFSA can help provide a tax free estate transfer to your beneficiaries. Give me a call to see how a TFSA can fit well into your Financial Plan.

TFSA limit for 2021 released | Advisor's Edge Find out how much clients can contribute

The expected return on your traditional balanced fund has decreased given the low yield environment we are likely to face over the next decade. With this type of change, I recommend you review your financial plan to see how this impacts the longevity of your savings. Give me a call to see what changes can be made to your portfolio to help offset the expected low yield environment.

JPMorgan Asset Cuts 60/40 Outlook, Backs Hunt for Alternatives JPMorgan Asset Management is cutting its projections for cross-asset returns over the next decade and signaling more pain for 60/40 allocations that have long formed the bedrock of traditional portfolios.