Retired Money

RRSP to RRIF, and LIRA to LIF: How it all gets done

What’s it like to convert a LIRA to an annuity? Follow along as this financial journalist does it for...

Debt

Why young people keep getting caught in debt traps and how to break the cycle

Ever-increasing credit card limits, lifestyle creep and a rising cost of living are contributing to a rise in debt...

Investing

How much is my $100 Canada Savings Bond worth now?

The federal government stopped selling Canada Savings Bonds and Canada Premium Bonds in 2017. If you still have some,...

News

Scotiabank earnings: A breakdown of Q2 results for investors

Scotiabank profits slip as auto loans and variable mortgages weigh.

Ask a Planner

Can you transfer a RRIF to a TFSA—and what are the tax implications?

Canadians can transfer some registered accounts without withdrawing funds. What happens when you want to transfer a RRIF to...

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: May 26, 2024

Canadian inflation cools, Nvidia continues to dominate, and U.S. retailers say that consumers are tapped out.

Stocks

Why is TD’s profit down?

TD Bank Group reports profits down 22% on anti-money laundering hit.

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You have to sell a cemetery plot—will you owe capital gains tax?

Cemetery plots in some big Canadian cities can be worth $50,000 or more. Their sale or deemed disposition may...

Careers

How to become a contractor: The real costs

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