Dale Jackson
LightNews LightNews
dej1964.bsky.social
Dale Jackson
@dej1964.bsky.social
23 followers 24 following 40 posts
Freelance finance writer: BNN Bloomberg, Globe and Mail
Posts Replies Media Videos
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
Holiday bills piling up? Think twice before you dip into your RRSP : Dale Jackson
Early data from Visa Canada suggests a 4.4 per cent increase in spending this holiday season over last year.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
January 9, 2026 at 3:34 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
New RRSP and TFSA limits revealed for 2026: Dale Jackson
The new year brings some notable increases in savings and pension plan limits from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - and a couple notable freezes
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
December 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
Four dates for investors to mark on their 2026 tax calendars: Dale Jackson
You can’t avoid taxes but investors can keep more tax dollars compounding in investments with a good tax strategy for 2026
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
December 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
TFSA investors ring in new year with additional contribution space: Dale Jackson
As of January first, adults in Canada can add another $7,000 in contribution space to their tax free savings accounts (TFSAs)
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
December 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
Four holiday gift ideas for young investors that can keep on giving: Dale Jackson
After decades of pushing lottery tickets as Christmas gifts, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is telling parents to avoid giving them to kids.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
Canadians sitting on cash in their TFSAs. Here are better ways to deploy dead dollars: Dale Jackson
A recent TD Bank survey found 39 per cent of Canadians use their tax free savings accounts (TFSAs) to hold cash rather than investing
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
December 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
40-year retirement could spell disaster for early retirees who borrow against their homes: Dale Jackson
This month’s bombshell report about the growing gap between Canadians who retire early and life expectancy suggests further fallout for retirees who rely on home equity loans.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
November 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
Early retirees face daunting prospect of 40-year retirement : Dale Jackson
A new report from Manulife Group Retirement reveals a troubling and growing gap between Canadians who retire early and their life expectancy
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
November 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
Six investment myths debunked for Financial Literacy Month: Dale Jackson
November is financial literacy month. Government and finance industry partners have declared the theme for 2025 as “Talk Money”.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
November 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
How options can help shield your portfolio from market turmoil: Dale Jackson
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
November 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
Four year-end tax strategies to free up investment dollars in 2026: Dale Jackson
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
October 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
Trade war turmoil driving more investors to advisors says survey: Dale Jackson
The latest annual survey of Canadian investors finds 67 per cent believe it is better to get professional advice during uncertain economic times.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
October 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
Divesting from U.S. can still pay off for Canadian retirement investors: Dale Jackson
In the face of innuendoes of annexation, Canadians are not backing off on a tectonic effort to lessen Canada’s reliance on the United States.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
October 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
OSC issues warning to investors as autumn ushers in scam season: Dale Jackson
The Ontario Securities Commission has issued a list of the most common digital age investment scams to look out for this season
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
October 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
Ottawa tops up TFSA limit for 2026 but confusion over total limit could trigger costly penalties: Dale Jackson
As of January first, adults in Canada can add another $7,000 in contribution space to their tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs).
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
October 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
Is your advisor qualified to take your portfolio to the next level?: Dale Jackson
A new Morningstar Research survey finds 52 per cent of Canadian financial advisors say their clients expect a higher degree of service, and 40 per cent say clients are “demanding” higher levels of por...
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
September 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
Falling interest rates spells rising risk for retirement investors: Dale Jackson
Interest rate cuts from central banks in Canada and the United States this week, and a vow for more to come, means a dwindling safe-haven for long-term retirement investors.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
September 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
Gen Z leads Canadians saving more and worrying less about their finances: Dale Jackson
A new survey from the National Payroll Institute suggests concerns over the rising cost of living and impact of tariffs are pushing working Canadians to save more.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
September 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
How ETFs take the guesswork out of finding the next big tech darlings: Dale Jackson
Who knows which technology stocks will dominate tomorrow’s market? The triple-Q knows.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
September 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
Canadian banks keep delivering for investors as trade war rages: Dale Jackson
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
August 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
The fine and elusive line between investing and gambling: Dale Jackson
A survey conducted by personal finance website, NerdWallet earlier this year found 31 per cent of respondents view gambling as an investment.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
August 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
Regulator moves to allow investment dealers to offer basic advice to DIY investors: Dale Jackson
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has proposed easing restrictions that prohibit order-execution-only (OEO) dealers from offering investment advice.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
August 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
More Canadians are counting on their homes to finance retirement: Dale Jackson
A recent survey from the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOP) shows the family home has become a growing part of Canadian retirement plans.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
August 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
GIC yields hold their ground as BoC benchmark rate drifts lower: Dale Jackson
Fixed-income savers who remember the years of near-zero interest rates still have something to celebrate.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
August 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
dej1964.bsky.social
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/op...
5 warning signs your investment advisor is not up to the job: Dale Jackson
According to the latest Investor Index from the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), 61 per cent of Canadian investors used an advisor in 2024.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
July 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM