How to Optimize Your Investments and Taxes for 2025 (for Canadians)
With the end of the year arriving and the new year starting shortly, there are certain deadlines that you should be aware of every year, from an investment and tax optimization perspective. There are also some elements to keep top of mind as the new year begins. These happen every year, so even if you are listening to this episode years from now, it will still be relevant to you, as these are things to think about and reevaluate every year. Think of this episode as a checklist that you can use every year to help ensure that you aren't missing anything from an investment, tax, and government benefit optimization standpoint. Enjoy the episode! Links from the Episode: My ETF Guide: What I invest in and why (free) (https://www.buildwealthcanada.ca/guide/) My "How to Invest for Canadians Course" (https://www.buildwealthcanada.ca/how-...) What DIY Passive Investing Style is Optimum for You? (video presentation) (https://www.buildwealthcanada.ca/what...) RESP Guide (Registered Education Savings Plan) (https://www.buildwealthcanada.ca/resp...) Asset Allocation ETFs (https://bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exc...) ZEQT - BMO All-Equity ETF (https://bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exc...) ZGRO - BMO Growth ETF (https://www.bmogam.com/ca-en/products...) ZBAL - BMO Balanced ETF (https://bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exc...) Active vs. Passive Investing: Interview with S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P 500) & How to Choose the Right ETFs (https://www.buildwealthcanada.ca/acti...) How to do Nobert's Gambit Guide (https://www.buildwealthcanada.ca/how-...)

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