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You can contribute more in your TFSA for 2019

The Canadian Government has raised the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution limit to $6,000 for 2019. Up from $5,500 in 2018.

Snowbirds: take heed before taking flight

Taking steps to ensure your travel, home and auto insurance coverage is sufficient can contribute greatly to worry-free extended stays in the United States, says Dawn Marchand

Don't Start CPP Until You're 70!

Is it worth the money to delay your Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) payments until the last possible moment? Respected Canadian Actuary and Author, Frederick Vettese believes that long-term gains make the wait worthwhile.

Fall 2018 Newsletter

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Prepare for changes to accounting for WIP on taxable income

How will the change on accounting and costing of WIP affect law firms?

4 common myths about insurance

The best way to dispel myths and inaccuracies about insurance and financial planning is to speak to an advisor, says Dawn Marchand, interim CEO and president of Toronto-based Lawyers Financial.

Taking CPP too early?

Why short-term gain can lead to long-term pain.

Critical illness vs. disability insurance

There are significant differences between critical illness insurance and disability insurance, but both can provide substantial financial protection for lawyers and their firms. Read more.

3 things they don't teach you in law school

Congratulations! You've graduated law school, passed the barrister and solicitor exams (hopefully), and are now working as an articling student or lawyer. The world's your oyster, or at least you think it is.

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Three Tips for Beating Back to School Stress

It seems that, at this time of year, everyone is a bit more stressed – summer is almost over, kids and families need to get back into a school schedule, and traffic gets even worse!

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