1. AlexB2 got this right. All of the speculation over increased taxes on capital gains was not an advanced leak from the government but rather pure speculation which gained momentum inthe financial press from one columnist t the next. Making investment decisions (or in reality trading decisions) on some guess as to what might happen is more often than not, a losing bet. It's at best a guess and that is never a great plan. Congrats, Alex.

2. There are millions of dollars in Canada Savings Bonds, some of which matured many years ago, sitting in safety deposit boxes. Just something worth keeping in mind, particularly when it comes to older relatives who may have "tucked these away" and forgotten them.