Category: Questions

  • Wants US cash flow

    January 26, 2024
    Where can I invest to generate some US dollars in dividends?

  • Pay mortgage or keep TFSA?

    January 26, 2024
    Which option is better for me?

  • Worried about exchange rates

    January 26, 2024
    Should I keep my Canadian dollar investments?

  • Investing in Europe

    January 14, 2024
    What do you think of HXX?

  • RRSP mortgage

    June 13, 2023
    When you have your mortgage in your RRSP, why do you have to pay extra to insure it?

  • Buy Topicus?

    May 15, 2023
    I read about a spinoff of Constellation Software called Topicus. What is your opinion on this company?

  • Royalty trusts

    May 13, 2023
    Is it risky to build a portfolio of royalty trusts?

  • GIS puzzle

    May 9, 2023
    What counts as income for guaranteed income supplement (GIS) calculations?

  • Return of capital

    May 1, 2023
    How does the return of capital affect the adjusted cost base?

  • Too much cash flow

    April 18, 2023
    Should I invest in ETFs instead of mutual funds?

  • Owning US stocks

    April 3, 2023
    If I hold US stocks what tax forms do I submit?

  • A death in the family

    February 23, 2023
    What happens to our investment accounts if one of us dies?

  • Sells when he travels

    February 14, 2023
    Where do you suggest that I put my cash while I’m away?

  • RRIF withdrawal

    February 9, 2023
    Is it better to use the younger spouse’s age when withdrawing from a RRIF?

  • TFSA quandary

    December 6, 2021
    I have a TFSA, just because I heard it’s the thing to do with our money. I really don't understand…

  • Canadian General Investments

    December 6, 2021
    This company appears to trade at a discount. Can you explain why?

  • Opinion on ZWT

    December 6, 2021
    What do you think of ZWT?

  • CDRs

    December 6, 2021
    Are CDRs appropriate for small investors looking to participate in companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, etc.?

  • What’s with gold?

    March 13, 2021
    Can you provide an update on gold stocks?

  • Commodities

    March 5, 2021
    Do you have any recommendations for a commodities EFT?

  • Green ETF

    February 26, 2021
    Can you recommend a green ETF?

  • Profits from gaming

    January 29, 2021
    How can I invest in gaming?

  • ETF with U.S. exposure

    December 20, 2020
    Are there any U.S. exposure ETFs with some income that can be purchased from the Toronto Stock Exchange?

  • Investing dilemma

    November 13, 2020
    My daughter is saving for a future home purchase and also wants to build an emergency fund. What's her best…

  • Discount Brokers

    October 11, 2020
    Which discount brokers do you suggest?

  • What is happening with gold?

    March 16, 2020
    Why is the price of gold going down?

  • RRSPs after 71

    February 14, 2020
    I'm 73 and CRA says that I have RRSP room from my working days. Can I still use it?

  • TFSA tax trap

    December 9, 2019
    What are the tax implications from investing in U.S. securities within my TSFA?

  • Portfolio for son

    November 25, 2019
    I'm building a small portfolio for my son. Should I focus on buying indexes, individual stocks (banks, telcos), ETFs?

  • More on mortgages

    November 15, 2019
    My partner is 67 with no RRSP. He works and he can save $2000 every month. Is it smarter to…

  • Owning gold

    November 15, 2019
    What do you think about buying and holding gold in either our TFSAs or RRIFs?

  • Searching for broker

    November 15, 2019
    I have been using financial advisors for years but would now prefer to manage my own funds. How do I…

  • Where to hold cash?

    November 15, 2019
    Where can we hold cash to at least earn something while we wait for more buying opportunities?