Should you sell stocks you inherit?
Inheriting stocks? Learn the tax rules, when to sell, and how to decide if keeping inherited investments makes sense...
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Insurance for self-employed Canadians: What coverage do you need?
Employees often have group insurance coverage at work, but people who work for themselves need to make sure they...
“We’re well off in retirement. How can we pay less tax?”
A financial planner explains some tax-saving strategies that Canadian retirees may not have thought of.
How to withdraw RESP funds
Many Canadian families save for their kids’ post-secondary education with an RESP account. How do RESP withdrawals work?
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Can you move income back and forth between spouses?
A MoneySense reader wants to report half the capital gain for a rental property on his spouse’s tax return....
Should you sell stocks to simplify with an all-in-one ETF?
A MoneySense reader wants to sell stocks and buy ETFs but has concerns about the tax implications. Here’s what...
What’s better for buying a second home: HELOC or personal loan?
A MoneySense reader wants to buy a second property, perhaps using the equity in her primary residence. What should...
“I inherited my husband’s TFSA. Does that affect my contribution room?”
It matters how you designate a spouse on your TFSA should you die before they do. Successor holders get...
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4 underused tax and financial benefits Canadians are overlooking
Many people aren’t taking advantage of the tax credits and government benefits they’re eligible for. Jason Heath highlights four...