Oaken Blog

News, information, useful resources and guest writers on a wide variety of topics

By Scott Boyd January 22, 2018

How many times have you heard someone bragging about the great deal they got by booking their trip at the last minute? And why can’t you find similar deals? Well, we’re about to give you seven tips that can help you find your own travel deals. read more

Avoid Getting Phished In By Email Scams

By Scott Boyd March 21, 2017

The internet is a wondrous technological advancement that has made the world a smaller place, where virtually everyone is connected with everyone else. read more

So, you want to be an Airbnb host

By Scott Boyd March 09, 2017

Perhaps you’ve heard how easy it is to earn a little extra cash by listing your spare room or vacant apartment on the Airbnb website. You might even know someone who has served as an Airbnb host, and you’re now thinking of trying it for yourself. read more

Preparing Your Home For The Market

By Scott Boyd February 21, 2017

As we discussed in an earlier Oaken Blog post, the Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) means that the proceeds from the sale of your main home are not subject to either income tax or capital gains tax. read more

Income splitting with a spousal RSP

By Scott Boyd January 18, 2017

If you intend to contribute to your RSP this year, you still have a few weeks to get in before the deadline of March 1. For the 2016 tax year, you may contribute up to 18% of your 2016 income, to a maximum of $25,370. read more

High Interest Savings Account Benefits

By Scott Boyd January 04, 2017

The High Interest Savings Account, or “HISA”, is often overlooked as a way to meet specific savings objectives. read more

What Does Canada's Aging Population Mean?

By Scott Boyd December 01, 2016

In late 2015, Canada recorded an ominous milestone. For the first time, there were more Canadians over the age of 65 than under the age of 15 read more