Archive for September 2025
Motive Financial Review 2026
What Is Motive Financial? Motive Financial, which is under the Canadian Western Bank, is one of Canada’s best known online banks. They offer chequing, savings, RRSP, TFSA, and GIC accounts. In early 2025, Motive Financial officially became a part of National Bank. They are now going to be able to offer more products and services…
Read MoreThe Best Countries for Canadians to Retire Abroad
A few years ago I never would have considered writing an article about the best countries for a Canadian to retire abroad. Why would anyone want to leave Canada, right? Then my wife and I moved overseas to accept teaching positions, and I became aware of a broad range of geography-inspired lifestyle possibilities. I was…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Tax Guide to Inheriting a Cottage in Canada
The worst time to worry about paying inheritance tax on the family cabin is after your parent(s) have passed away and your family is just learning about capital gains taxes on cottages. The tax intricacies and emotional strain involved with any inheritance is only magnified by the discussion now involving a property that is so…
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