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FirstOntario's Dave Schurman visits CHCH Morning Live every other week for Finance Friday. He's live bright and early, talking about different ways to make the most out of your money and he also addresses viewer questions during his segments.
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Viewer questions: Income tax filing
Episode 120 – April 16, 2021
Dave answers viewer questions about income tax filing: will the tax filing deadline be extended, how beneficial are charitable donations for tax purposes and what is the simplified home office tax deduction?
Viewer questions: Retirement savings and TFSA over contributions
Episode 119 – April 2, 2021
Dave responds to queries from viewers on retirement savings: when is the best time to take CPP, should RRSPs be converted into RRIFs, and where is the best place to invest the proceeds from selling your house? Additionally, what should you do if you over contribute to a TFSA?
Fraud Prevention Month: Tips for tackling online and COVID-related scams
Episode 118 – March 19, 2021
Dave provides information on fraud this episode with a focus on online and COVID-19 schemes and scams. Hear about the most common ways fraudsters try to trick you and what you can do to protect yourself.
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More Finance Friday
Viewer questions: Old Age Security clawback, retirement savings, and RRSPs and TFSAs
Episode 117 – March 5, 2021
Dave answers viewer questions on Old Age Security clawback and how it works. He also provides insights during retirement on where income should be saved and whether you should use your RRSP or TFSA first when dipping into your funds.
Viewer questions: Saving funds during retirement and tax-effective investing
Episode 116 – February 19, 2021
Dave responds to queries from viewers on where you should place additional funds during retirement and provides tips on tax-effective investing.
Does an RRSP make sense and when should you move it over to a RRIF?
Episode 115 – February 5, 2021
Dave tackles viewer questions on retirement planning and provides further insight on RRSPs and RRIFs.
RRSPs or TFSAs: Which one is right for you?
Episode 114 – January 22, 2021
Dave compares the two most popular saving vehicles in Canada to help you determine which one works best for you.
Have you set your New Year financial resolutions?
Episode 113 – January 8, 2021
Kick start your 2021 financial goals with Dave’s recommended resolutions to ensure you are on a better financial footing this year.