Alexander Lim - Financial Planner, RBC Financial Planning

06/17/2025

In the face of uncertainty stirred up by the talk of tariffs, it’s natural to feel uneasy about your finances. Here are some tips to help protect your money and weather change with confidence.

06/17/2025

Whether you’re looking for a supplementary source of income or ways to help out family or friends who are searching for a place to live, you may want to consider redeveloping your home and/or adding new residential units to your property.

06/10/2024

Where’s the economy headed? Key economic indicators are one tool that can help investors understand what may lie ahead

Indicators can refer to trends, variables, data and other forces we can use to measure the state of the economy.

06/08/2024

We analyze the proposed federal budget measures, and the effect they may have on Canadians and their families.

06/08/2024

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06/08/2024

Canada’s housing crisis will reach even more alarming levels if not enough is done now. According to RBC Economics, if affordability remains close to where it is today, many renters won’t be able to afford rent in the future.

Too many Canadians are struggling to find a home they can afford—making housing the defining issue of this country’s politics and economics.

06/08/2024

Canada will allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers’ mortgages. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government would allow the amortization period on insured mortgages for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes. The measure will take effect on Aug. 1. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association has advocated for the longer period, saying five years more would help with affordability and speed up construction. The government also nearly doubled the amount first-time buyers can withdraw from RRSPs to buy a home to $60,000 from $35,000 as of April 16.

The Canadian government will allow 30-year amortization periods on insured mortgages for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes.

04/16/2024

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04/11/2024

Too many Canadians are struggling to find a home they can afford—making housing the defining issue of this country’s politics and economics. The Great Rebuild—a new report from RBC Economics, looks at the five phases that led to Canada’s housing crisis:

Too many Canadians are struggling to find a home they can afford—making housing the defining issue of this country’s politics and economics.

04/11/2024

Get the lowdown on what types of investments can be held in the new First Home Savings Account (FHSA)

Get the lowdown on your investment options for the First Home Savings Account.

04/11/2024

There are a few dos and don’ts to consider when putting Registered Education Savings Plan funds to use.

There are a few dos and don'ts to consider when putting Registered Education Savings Plan funds to use.