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Author: Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc.

Strategies to Minimize Capital Gains Tax

Strategies to Minimize Capital Gains Tax

The purpose of investing is to maximize your returns. However, the more you make when you sell investments for a profit, the greater your capital gains tax. Thankfully, capital gains receive more favourable tax treatment than ordinary income and there are legal strategies to minimize your capital gains tax even further.

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Financial Advice for Retirees and Seniors

financial advice for retirees and seniors

Retirement is a big milestone in your life, and planning for it in advance is important. While you can save for retirement in many ways, if you are a retiree or a senior, you should be aware of the financial advice that can help you make the most of your retirement years.

In this article, we provide financial advice for retirees and seniors to help you make the most of your retirement funds. We discuss topics such as budgeting, managing debt, estate planning, and more.

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Financial Advice for Young Adults

Financial advice is important for young adults. As they enter adulthood, they are faced with many financial decisions that will have a lasting impact on their lives. It is important that they understand the basics of budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt to successfully make sound financial decisions. Unfortunately, many young adults are not aware of the importance of financial planning and budgeting.

With the right guidance and advice, young adults can make informed decisions that will help them secure their financial future. This article will provide advice on how young adults can get started with financial planning and budgeting so that they can make the most out of their money.

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Investing in Canada’s Real Estate Market

Mark Twain once said “Buy land. They don’t make it anymore.”

Real estate has long been considered its own asset class within a well-diversified portfolio. The combination of income, tax efficiencies, and capital appreciation, along with the benefits of diversification, should make real estate a consideration for your investment portfolio.

However, there could also be risks to think about, such as a real estate market downturn, and dependent on the investment approach you take, managing and maintaining real estate can be labour intensive and sometimes costly. Your decision to invest in real estate will be dependent on your own risk tolerance, time horizon, and investment goals.

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