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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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Financial Planning

How to choose a financial advisor in Canada

How to choose a financial advisor in Canada
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Taxes

2023 tax season primer: Our roundup of the best 25 tax tips for Canadians

Can you still claim work-from-home expenses? What is capital gains tax and how does it work? We answer all...

2023 tax season primer: Our roundup of the best 25 tax tips for Canadians

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Should you buy life insurance to pay for tax owed upon death?

When you die, capital gains tax might apply to some of your assets. Can life insurance help shelter your...

Should you buy life insurance to pay for tax owed upon death?
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Mortgages

Fixed or variable mortgage rate: Which should you choose in 2024?

After nearly two years of interest rate increases, cuts may be on the horizon—here’s what that means for current...

Fixed or variable mortgage rate: Which should you choose in 2024?
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Can you save on taxes by owning an investment account with your child?

Jointly owning an asset with a child comes with tax and estate implications. Here’s why it may not be...

Can you save on taxes by owning an investment account with your child?
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Life Insurance

Divorce and life insurance: How to make sure your family stays protected

If you’re going through a divorce, you have many financial decisions to make, including how to update your life...

Divorce and life insurance: How to make sure your family stays protected
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Debt

Couples and credit scores: How your partner’s credit can affect yours

Couples and credit scores: How your partner’s credit can affect yours