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Fraser’s Financial Blog | Wealth, Retirement & Market Insights

Straightforward posts on planning, investing, and building wealth that lasts. I write these to help you make sense of your options - and feel more confident about the path ahead.

 
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Keeping the Family Cottage: How to Plan Ahead

Fraser Willson

July 30, 2026

Many families hope to keep the cottage for the next generation, but without planning, tax, liquidity, and family dynamics can force a sale. With the right strategy, those risks can be addressed well i...

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What Happens to the Cottage?

Fraser Willson

June 30, 2026

Learn what happens to your cottage when planning for the future in The Blue Mountains. Discover tax implications, principal residence rules, and strategies for keeping your vacation property in the fa...

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Three Questions that Keep Coming up

Fraser Willson

June 30, 2026

Many savers face three key questions as they approach or enjoy retirement: Will my money last, and how can I draw it down tax-efficiently? How will market volatility impact my plan? What happens to my...

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Your TFSA Has a Job. Is It Doing It?

Fraser Willson

June 30, 2026

Many Canadians treat their TFSA like a savings account, missing out on its powerful tax-free growth potential. If invested in the stock market since 2009, a maxed-out TFSA could now hold over $500,000...

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Are You Overpaying the CRA in Retirement?

Fraser Willson

March 05, 2026

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Women and Investing

Fraser Willson

November 24, 2025

Despite achieving higher returns and stronger portfolio protection, women remain underrepresented in financial decision-making. Building financial confidence is crucial, especially as most women will ...

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Protecting the People Around Your Table

Fraser Willson

September 23, 2025

With money stress on the rise, financial planning is more important than ever. Just as Thanksgiving is about cherishing loved ones, wealth planning is about protecting those around your table—today an...

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From Lunch in Kimberley to Planning for Your 100th Birthday

Fraser Willson

September 12, 2025

Did you know the RRSP was born in Kimberley, Ontario? Over lunch in this quiet town, discover how local politician Walter Harris helped create the Registered Retirement Savings Plan back in 1957.

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Strategic Philanthropy: Navigating Changing Giving Trends

Fraser Willson

August 13, 2025

Strategic philanthropy is about more than just making donations—it’s about aligning your giving with personal values and community needs to create lasting impact.

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