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How Advisors create more value with Monte Carlo

A financial projection can show clients where they may be headed based on a specific set of assumptions. But what happens when reality doesn’t cooperate? Investment returns fluctuate. Inflation changes. Markets experience periods of significant volatility. And perhaps...

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When can you unlock a LIRA: age rules and exceptions

Locked-in funds can feel straightforward until you get to the rules. When a client asks, “when can you unlock a LIRA?”, the right answer depends on which legislation governs the original pension plan, and the available options can look different across...

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How are dividends taxed in Canada? Gross-up and DTC guide

Dividend income looks simple on a client statement. Cash goes into the account. Then tax time hits. The notice of assessment shows taxable income that is higher than the cash they received. This happens because of how CRA reports Canadian dividends. CRA grosses up the...

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New feature: Monte Carlo and improved Stress Testing

You asked and the Snap Projections team made it happen. We are thrilled to announce another major feature release: Monte Carlo simulation! We’ve also made significant improvements to randomized and historical Stress Testing. What is Monte Carlo? Monte Carlo...

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