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“Should I delay my CPP if I’m not contributing to it?”

You can still benefit from deferring Canada Pension Plan payments with less than maximum contributions.

“Should I delay my CPP if I’m not contributing to it?”
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Investing

A closer look at “Sell in May and go away”

A pattern in the markets works—until it doesn’t. Investors will be better off focusing on the fundamentals.

A closer look at “Sell in May and go away”
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“Our parents just passed. What do we do about their estate?”

Two siblings’ complex inheritance provides a case study in minimizing death taxes.

“Our parents just passed. What do we do about their estate?”
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Real Estate

How it works: Capital gains tax on the sale of a property

When is capital gains tax payable on the sale of property? And at what rate are capital gains taxed?...

How it works: Capital gains tax on the sale of a property

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How to beat inflation: First, tackle lifestyle creep

Managing lifestyle creep is challenging financially and psychologically, especially with inflation. Expert strategies keep day-to-day spending in check.

How to beat inflation: First, tackle lifestyle creep
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Investing

When is bitcoin halving in 2024?

Bitcoin’s next “halving” is right around the corner. Here’s what you need to know.

When is bitcoin halving in 2024?
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ETFs

Buying ETFs in Canada Tool: The MoneySense ETF Screener

Which ETFs should you invest in? Which ones best suit your risk tolerance? What about personal ethics? Check out...

Buying ETFs in Canada Tool: The MoneySense ETF Screener
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Investing

Earth Day: How you can invest in our planet

Earth Day is on April 22. Here’s how to invest sustainably, and other ways to help the planet.

Earth Day: How you can invest in our planet

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Save money, save the planet: Our favourite products and strategies for eco-friendly living

MoneySense celebrates Earth Day by sharing our editors’ top tips for reducing waste, saving money and shrinking our environmental...

Save money, save the planet: Our favourite products and strategies for eco-friendly living

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