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Find a Wealth Manager in Canada
Is it time to find a wealth manager in Canada who can help you with your specific wealth management needs? When planning your retirement or "work-optional life", you need to partner with a wealth management team with expertise in precisely what you need.

Tiffany Woodfield
Sep 12, 202210 min read


How Capital Gains are Taxed in Canada
When you sell a property or investment for more than you initially paid, you'll have realized a capital gain.

Tiffany Woodfield
Aug 25, 202212 min read


Moving Your Roth IRA Account to Canada
In Canada, we do not have a Roth IRA. The most similar investment vehicle is the TFSA, which stands for tax-free savings account.

Tiffany Woodfield
Nov 18, 20217 min read


Should You Move Your US Taxable Investment Accounts to Canada when Becoming a Canadian Resident?
As a Canadian resident, you may need to report certain foreign financial assets to the CRA, which includes U.S. taxable investment accounts.

Tiffany Woodfield
Oct 25, 20214 min read


How to Reduce Taxes for High Income Earners in Canada
Smart tax tips for high income earners in Canada—learn how dividends, deductions, cost base, RRSPs, and TFSAs can help reduce what you owe.

John Woodfield
Oct 19, 20214 min read


What Is a Covered Expatriate?
Covered expatriates face unique rules, including a potential exit tax. If this applies to you, understanding your status is essential. It ca

Tiffany Woodfield
Jul 15, 20217 min read


Exit Tax in the US — Everything You Need to Know If You’re Moving
If you're planning on leaving the US to live in another country, then you've probably heard about the US Exit Tax.

Tiffany Woodfield
Jul 15, 202110 min read


IRA to Roth IRA Conversion
When you do an IRA to Roth IRA Conversion, also known as a Backdoor Roth, you create a taxable event in the year you do the conversion. It is essential to plan for this. Only move forward with converting an IRA to a Roth IRA after speaking to your accountant.

Tiffany Woodfield
Jun 24, 20218 min read


How to Retire to Canada
When you start planning your retirement, there is so much to consider. Where you want to live tends to be one of the most important decisions you'll make. It often determines your happiness level and whether you're able to have the lifestyle you desire.

Tiffany Woodfield
Jun 15, 202112 min read


TFSA vs Roth IRA - What are the differences?
When you contribute to a TFSA or a Roth IRA, you don't get a tax deduction at the end of the year.

Tiffany Woodfield
Jun 14, 20219 min read


Are You Retiring to Canada from the USA?
While you are likely excited about retiring in Canada from the US, you are also probably nervous about getting everything done—and doing it correctly.

Tiffany Woodfield
Apr 27, 20217 min read


Cross Border Investment Management for Canadians, Americans, and Expats
Protecting your wealth and having strong cross-border investment management is so important when you plan to move across the border or have ties to both the US and Canada.

Tiffany Woodfield
Apr 26, 20217 min read


Retiring in Vancouver—Everything You Need to Know
If you're considering retiring in Vancouver, it's essential to determine your cost of living. It may be higher than you are used to.

Tiffany Woodfield
Apr 26, 20218 min read


Looking for a Cross-Border Financial Advisor?
A cross-border financial advisor is a crucial member of your cross-border financial planning team if you're moving across the border or plan on keeping assets in Canada and the US. If you're about to make a move or have just arrived, it's important to gather an excellent team that includes a cross-border financial advisor, lawyer, and accountant.

Tiffany Woodfield
Apr 21, 20218 min read


FBAR Filing Requirements for Dual Citizens of Canada and the US
When it comes to FBAR filing requirements and reporting, it can get complicated. So choosing to work with a cross-border accountant will likely be your best option.

Tiffany Woodfield
Apr 14, 20214 min read


Basic PFIC Reporting Rules You Need to Know as an Expat
A PFIC is a passive foreign investment company. If a non-US company satisfies either of the tests below, it is considered a PFIC.

Tiffany Woodfield
Apr 14, 20217 min read


6 Tips for Cross-Border Financial Planning in Canada and the US
When you plan a move from the US to Canada or vice versa, it's important to get the financial planning steps right.

Tiffany Woodfield
Apr 8, 20215 min read


How to Find a Cross-Border Financial Planner or Advisor to Fit Your Needs
The most important thing when moving across the border is to find the right cross-border financial advisory team to help you on your journey. There has to be a mutual fit where you feel your team understands you.

Tiffany Woodfield
Apr 8, 20214 min read


How Much Do You Need to Retire in Canada?
You're retiring to Canada from the US or elsewhere, and you wonder whether your investments will cover your retirement living. Or you're currently residing here and want to ensure that you can live the lifestyle you want. How much do you need to retire in Canada comfortably?

Tiffany Woodfield
Mar 1, 20217 min read


Classic Investment Advice Everyone Should Consider When Weathering a Market Storm
If you are an investor, price fluctuations have only one significant meaning. According to Graham, these moves are: “an opportunity to buy wisely when prices fall sharply and to sell wisely when they advance a great deal.”

John Woodfield
Feb 16, 20213 min read


Financial Advisor Canada: Who Should Help You Manage Your Finances?
When looking for and selecting a financial advisor in Canada, it's important to know the difference between all the designations.

Tiffany Woodfield
Feb 9, 202111 min read


Wealth Management Canada: How to Select an Excellent Firm in Canada
Wealth management is about looking at the bigger picture of a client’s life goals and using strategies and expertise to help you achieve these goals.

Tiffany Woodfield
Feb 9, 20216 min read


401(k) to IRA Rollover: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re moving from the US to Canada or you’ve already moved, you may be wondering about the implications of a 401(k) to IRA rollover and whether it’s something you should do.

Tiffany Woodfield
Feb 9, 20218 min read


Can You Turn an IRA into an RRSP?
You’re planning a move to Canada or you’ve already moved, and you’re wondering if you can move a 401(k) or IRA to an RRSP and what the tax implications might be.

Tiffany Woodfield
Jan 24, 20216 min read
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