Why Cash Damming Is the 'Older Sibling'

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Are you sitting on rental or business cash flow that could be quietly accelerating your mortgage payoff and cutting your tax bill at the same time?

If you’re a Canadian business owner, sole proprietor, or personally hold rental properties, chances are cash flows into your account each month—and then slowly leaks out to cover expenses. In this episode, Kyle and Jon unpack how that “idle” money can be put to work instead of collecting dust, using a strategy that builds on the Smith Manoeuvre without requiring you to go all-in or take on more risk than you can handle. They walk through real-world scenarios, common misconceptions, and the practical constraints that determine whether this strategy fits your situation.

By listening, you’ll learn how to:

• Turn non-deductible mortgage interest into deductible business or investment interest using cash damming—without increasing your overall debt.
• Improve cash-flow efficiency by recycling the same dollars to pay down your mortgage faster while still funding business or rental expenses.
• Apply the strategy conservatively or aggressively based on interest rates, mortgage rules, and your personal comfort level—so you stay in control.

Press play now to see how cash damming could quietly boost your net worth and tax efficiency using money you already have.

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