Which Comes First: RRSP, TFSA, or Real Estate Equity?

by truewealthadvisors | May 2, 2025 | Retirement Planning

Which Comes First: RRSP, TFSA, or Real Estate Equity? A Financial Planner’s Guide to Drawing Income in Retirement You’ve spent years building wealth—inside RRSPs, TFSAs, and real estate.Now the question is: How do you turn it into income for retirement? Many Canadians...

The Hidden Tax Implications of Real Estate in Retirement

by truewealthadvisors | Apr 25, 2025 | Retirement Planning

The Hidden Tax Implications of Real Estate in Retirement A Canadian Financial Planner’s Guide to Protecting Wealth and Planning Ahead Real estate is one of the most common ways Canadians build wealth.But as retirement approaches, many overlook one critical truth:...

Turning Equity into Impact: How to Use Real Estate to Fund Your Giving Goals

by truewealthadvisors | Apr 18, 2025 | Charitable Giving, Estate Planning

Turning Equity into Impact: How to Use Real Estate to Fund Your Giving GoalsA Financial Planner’s Perspective for Purpose-Driven Canadians Many Canadians have built significant wealth through real estate—whether through a primary residence, a cottage, or investment...

Real Estate vs. Stocks: Which Should Fund Your Retirement?

by truewealthadvisors | Apr 11, 2025 | Retirement Planning

You’ve worked hard, built wealth, and now retirement is on the horizon. You may have: A home that’s mostly or fully paid off One or more investment properties A stock portfolio in RRSPs, TFSAs, or a corporate account And now you’re asking the big question: “What...

Should You Keep the Cottage in the Family?

by truewealthadvisors | Apr 4, 2025 | Estate Planning

Should You Keep the Cottage in the Family?” A Financial and Faith-Based Look at Legacy, Costs, and Clarity Few properties carry as much emotional weight as the family cottage. It’s not just real estate—it’s the backdrop of countless memories:Summer mornings on the...