Retired Money

Delaying CPP and OAS to age 70: Is it worth the wait?

The longer you wait to use CPP and OAS, the more you could earn monthly. But with the recent...

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Do you have to split your estate evenly between your children?

Courts in some provinces can vary the distribution of an estate and override a last will and testament. Here’s...

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: August 21

Big U.S. retailers post earnings, Canadian inflation numbers trend in the right direction, oil’s record profits, and Russia’s outlook...

Life Insurance

5 reasons to buy life insurance—right now

An effective financial plan goes beyond saving and investing. Life insurance can also be a key element in achieving...

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Does it make sense to use a line of credit to pay off credit card debt?

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Estate Planning

Is the family responsible to pay the mortgage for a loved one who has passed away?

When a home owner dies with money owing on the property, the type of ownership determines who is accountable...

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How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce

When a couple separates, how does owning, transferring and dividing multiple properties affect capital gains?

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: August 14

Prices are down, markets are up, a look at Berkshire and Disney, and Canadian miners are golden.