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Is Life Insurance Real Estate?

Why would anyone even ask this question? Of course you cannot live inside your life insurance or make a kitchen renovation there. But do we use real estate just to live in? Think of it: why do we consider buying another property even if we already own a house? And [...]

Is Life Insurance Real Estate?Lazar Wealth2022-12-08T18:31:29-05:00

Summary of the 2016 Ontario Budget

For the benefit of our friends and clients we are happy to provide you with this summary of the 2016 Ontario Provincial Budget which was released February 26, 2016.

Summary of the 2016 Ontario BudgetLazar Wealth2022-12-08T18:31:23-05:00

Important Upcoming Changes to the Life Insurance Policies Legislature

Recently approved Bill C-43 introduced a few important changes to the taxation of disposition of life insurance policies. Generally speaking, starting January 1, 2017 the Adjusted Cost Basis (ACB) of the insurance policies will be higher. It creates three major consequences: The taxable income on dispositions (surrender and policy loans) [...]

Important Upcoming Changes to the Life Insurance Policies LegislatureLazar Wealth2022-12-08T18:31:14-05:00

TFSA Contribution Limit for 2016

Under proposed legislation, starting January 1, 2016, the annual TFSA dollar limit for 2016 will decrease from $10,000 to $5,500.00. The TFSA annual room limit will be indexed to inflation and rounded to the nearest $500. Combined TFSA contribution room from 2009 reaches $46,500

TFSA Contribution Limit for 2016Lazar Wealth2016-01-12T19:06:21-05:00

Market Outlook for 2016

In thinking about what capital markets may have in store for investors in 2016, we note a number of critical tipping points within the current marketplace, each likely to shift sentiment, change outlooks and reveal opportunities for investors in 2016. Here’s where we stand today: Oil The plunge in prices [...]

Market Outlook for 2016Lazar Wealth2021-12-14T00:08:03-05:00

GLC 2015 Mid-Year update and outlook

Ron Hanson, Chief Investment Officer As we move towards the second half of the year, we find capital markets to be on edge. Investors are fixated on when the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) will finally increase interest rates. As expected, the 50% drop in oil prices has weighed on Canada’s [...]

GLC 2015 Mid-Year update and outlookLazar Wealth2022-12-08T19:00:14-05:00

Budget 2015 proposes to reduce the amount that seniors are required to withdraw from a Registered Retirement Income Fund (“RRIF”)

Budget 2015 proposes to reduce the amount that seniors are required to withdraw from a Registered Retirement Income Fund ("RRIF") in 2015 and subsequent taxation years. Please find below the comparison between the existing and new minimum RRIF factors. Existing and New RRIF Factors Age (at start of year) Existing [...]

Budget 2015 proposes to reduce the amount that seniors are required to withdraw from a Registered Retirement Income Fund (“RRIF”)Lazar Wealth2022-12-08T19:00:15-05:00

Isaac Lazar Pan Am Torch Bearer

On June 25th/2015, Isaac had the opportunity to represent Richmond Hill in the Pan Am Torch Relay. This was a great honor and privilege for Isaac, he has lived and worked in Richmond Hill for nearly 30 years. Together with his wife, Brenda, they raised 4 children, they have and [...]

Isaac Lazar Pan Am Torch BearerLazar Wealth2022-12-08T19:00:15-05:00

New Tax Free Savings Account limit is $10,000

New Tax Free Savings Account limit is $10,000 effective this year. If you would like to know more – please check CRA website http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/tfsa-celi/menu-eng.html

New Tax Free Savings Account limit is $10,000Lazar Wealth2022-12-08T19:00:15-05:00