Helpful Websites
Sedar
SEDAR is a website that provides access to most public securities documents and information filed by public companies and investment funds with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) in the SEDAR filing system. Its goal is to enhance investor awareness and ensure transparent operation of capital markets in Canada.
Canadian Economy Online
From the Government of Canada, this site has a wealth of indicators about the national economy.
GlobeInvestor.com
The globeinvestor.com website features news and analysis for major North American markets. It includes stock screening and analysis tools, portfolio tracking, stock quotes, charts, and more.
Money 101: Making A Budget
CNN Money has an excellent introductory series called Money 101. Lesson 2 on Making A Budget is something everyone should read!
Service Canada
The federal government's Service Canada website is a great starting point for information about CPP, OAS, UCCB and more.
Loan/Mortgage Amortization Schedule Software
This free software from Versabanq makes it easy to generate loan, mortgage and lease amortization schedules on your PC.
Currency Converter
Oanda.com's Currency Converter has up-to-date exchange rates provided from leading market data contributors. It is useful when planning a vacation ... or at tax time!
Financial Calculators
Compliments of the Financial Post, these are calculators for basic savings, investments, profit/loss, RESP, RRSP and more.
Tax Rates and Calculators
From Ernst & Young, this website including information about personal and corporate tax rates, as well as tools to calculate your combined federal/provincial tax bill and tax savings generated by RSP contributions.
Tim Cestnick's Website
Tim Cestnick bills himself as "Canada's favourite tax and financial advisor". OK ... we might argue with that. But there's no denying that his website is full of useful tax planning advice and relevant Globe and Mail articles! It is worth checking out if you are looking for more sophisticated tax planning information.
