Snowbirds beware: The CRA is hunting for bulk U.S. real estate data to keep tabs on transactions by Canadians – Financial Post, July 10, 2020
https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/taxes/snowbirds-beware-the-cra-is-hunting-for-bulk-u-s-real-estate-data-to-keep-tabs-on-transactions-by-canadians
Jamie Golombek writes about the CRAs pursuit of Canadian’s international real estate transactions. This includes a warning that you ensure that you’re fully compliant with your Canadian tax filing obligations.
It should be my right to drive my car with my eyes closed. Who am I hurting, really? – Globe and Mail, July 8, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-it-should-be-my-right-to-drive-my-car-with-my-eyes-closed-who-am-i/
Robyn Urback’s very humourous parody of people’s complaints about being forced to wear masks. Nice to enjoy a bit of levity during these interesting times.
What you need to know about managing your finances during the pandemic – Globe and Mail, July 6, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-what-you-need-to-know-about-managing-your-finances-during-the-pandemic/
Various Staff writers’ works are assembled into a comprehensive piece on the financial matters you need to be aware of during the pandemic. Good practical advice and ideas.
‘Pandemic drop’ has made Lana unsure whether her sizable investments can really sustain her for life – Globe and Mail, July 10, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-pandemic-drop-has-made-lana-unsure-whether-her-sizable-investments/
Dianne Malley provides some feedback to “Lana” about the financial elements of her retirement plan. This is a woman who is lucky enough to retire at the age of 49. The analysis is interesting reading.
These are the investments you should consider adding to your portfolio right now – Financial Post, June 4, 2020
https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/these-are-the-investments-you-should-consider-adding-to-your-portfolio-right-now
Ted Rechtshaffen throws out some of the investment suggestions for anyone who wants to, or is forced to invest some freed up money. Primarily he talks about that this may be a good time to add some preferred shares that pay dividends to your portfolio.
