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Finance Friday on CHCH Morning Live
Catch new episodes every other Friday!
FirstOntario's Dave Schurman is back on CHCH Morning Live every other week for Finance Friday
He's live bright and early, just after 7:15 a.m. talking about different ways to make the most out of your money and he also discusses viewer questions during his segments.
New episodes are airing now so send your questions to FinanceFriday@FirstOntario.com.
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RRSP and TFSA 2022 Contribution Limits
Episode 135 - January 7, 2022
It's a new year and that means new contribution limits for registered savings products. Dave explains the limits on RRSPs and TFSAs as well as the increase retirees will experience in CPP and OAS payments.
Viewer Questions: Tax strategies and retirement
Episode 134 – December 24, 2021
Dave answers questions from viewers on tax strategies at later stages of life and provides insights on retirement planning.
Viewer Questions: Financial Planning with RESPs and Group RRSPs
Episode 133 – December 10, 2021
Dave tackles viewer questions on saving for your children's education using RESPs and delves into benefits of a Group RRSP.
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If your question is read live on the air, you win a FirstOntario prize pack! Winners will be notified in advance of the segment.
You can also find Dave on Twitter at @Finance_Friday
More Finance Friday
Financial Literacy Month: Questions from Gr. 10 Students at Glendale Secondary School
Episode 132 – November 26, 2021
Dave answers questions about housing, saving money, utilizing tax-free accounts, and, budgeting from students at Glendale Secondary School, in this Financial Literacy Month episode of Finance Friday.
Financial Literacy Month: Building Resilience in Managing your Finances
Episode 131 – November 12, 2021
November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada and Dave has the details on this year’s themes surrounding managing expenses, debt and savings. Plus, Dave fields questions about credit scores and saving money from students at Glendale Secondary School.
Cyber Security Awareness Month: Protecting Yourself Online
Episode 130 – October 29, 2021
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month and Dave has the information and tips on keeping your identity and money safe while online.
Viewer questions: financial advisors and credit card interest rates
Episode 129 – October 15, 2021
We are kicking off this episode with a viewer comment on our previous topic: mutual funds. How do you find a Financial Advisor that isn’t simply selling mutual funds from the company they work for? Plus, can you reduce the interest rate on your credit card and will this impact your credit score? Dave answers it all in this episode of Finance Friday.
The Basics of Mutual Funds
Episode 128 – October 1, 2021
Dave is talking mutual funds in our latest episode of Finance Friday. Discover what they are, how their risk profile compares to other investments and learn how the mutual fund’s prospectus can be used to find the right one for you.
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