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Do you need mortgage life insurance?

Mortgage protection can be a good idea, if for instance you have a condition or illness that might make...

Do you need mortgage life insurance?
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Should you accelerate your mortgage payments—or invest?

Chantal wants to pay down debt, invest and buy a property down south but isn't sure which to prioritize....

Should you accelerate your mortgage payments—or invest?
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When should you withdraw money from your corporation to invest?

Is taking money out of a corporation to invest in RRSPs, TFSAs and real estate a good decision? What...

When should you withdraw money from your corporation to invest?
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How to save on capital gains tax when selling a rental property

A reader wonders if he should buy his parents’ rental property or wait to inherit it, based on the...

How to save on capital gains tax when selling a rental property

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Principal residence exemption on death and capital gains with joint tenancy

There are rules around capital gains on the sale of joint property in Canada. But how does death affect...

Principal residence exemption on death and capital gains with joint tenancy
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Cutting down capital gains tax on real estate sales

Defer RRSP contributions to mitigate taxes

Cutting down capital gains tax on real estate sales
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Selling your house? Here’s where to invest the proceeds

What to do with the proceeds of a house sale, RRSPs and TFSAs? Invest. Here's how robo-advisors might work.

Selling your house? Here’s where to invest the proceeds

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4 ways to pass along the family cottage

Minimizing tax is only one factor to consider when passing on the family cottage.

4 ways to pass along the family cottage

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Selling your home to your kids—for $1

You need to consider if the savings for your child are worth the risk to you

Selling your home to your kids—for $1

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