Posts by Ted Rechtshaffen
Financial Post / Rechtshaffen: 4 ways the wealthy can make a dent in a large tax bill
The top 20 per cent of Canadian income earners pay more than 61 per cent of the income tax, according to a Fraser Institute study from 2022. Today, the marginal tax rate in Ontario for those earning over $235,675 is 53.53 per cent. Nevertheless, our prime minister said in 2017, “Everyone knows, the middle class…
Read More23 investing and personal finance thoughts for what’s to come in ’23
As we headed into 2022, I shared 22 financial thoughts for 2022. As it turned out, they were largely accurate, with one meaningful exception. I predicted an increase in interest rates and inflation, but, like many others, the hikes exceeded my more modest view. Looking towards 2023, interest rates and inflation will once again be…
Read MoreFinancial Post / Rechtshaffen: Avoid these five mistakes when estate planning to preserve family peace
Fortunately, there are now many options to invest with companies that have very strong risk and operational procedures to lend to businesses. These investments have generally had returns for investors in the 6.5 per cent to 8.5 per cent range on a steady basis.
Read MoreFinancial Post / Rechtshaffen: Mo’ money, mo’ problems: Even the wealthy are worrying about their financial future
Fortunately, there are now many options to invest with companies that have very strong risk and operational procedures to lend to businesses. These investments have generally had returns for investors in the 6.5 per cent to 8.5 per cent range on a steady basis.
Read MoreFinancial Post / Rechtshaffen: Interest rates are still rising, but investors should start preparing for when they come back down
Fortunately, there are now many options to invest with companies that have very strong risk and operational procedures to lend to businesses. These investments have generally had returns for investors in the 6.5 per cent to 8.5 per cent range on a steady basis.
Read MoreFinancial Post / Rechtshaffen: Hang on a minute: Inflation is actually good for some people
Fortunately, there are now many options to invest with companies that have very strong risk and operational procedures to lend to businesses. These investments have generally had returns for investors in the 6.5 per cent to 8.5 per cent range on a steady basis.
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