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Should you consider using joint accounts to avoid probate?

Would listing Laurel as her aging mother’s joint account holder simplify management of her mother’s affairs if she is...

Should you consider using joint accounts to avoid probate?

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MBNA True Line Mastercard Review

A closer look at one of the best balance transfer offers and low-fee credit cards in Canada.

MBNA True Line Mastercard Review

Retired Money

Reconsidering when to take CPP benefits amid COVID-19 risk

Most or even all of your Canada Pension Plan benefits may be lost to your partner, should you die...

Reconsidering when to take CPP benefits amid COVID-19 risk

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COVID-19 financial support for working seniors

You may still qualify for the federal government’s CERB payments, even if you collect CPP and OAS.

COVID-19 financial support for working seniors

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Taxes

The right way to report shared investment income on a tax return

Does changing the ratio of your contributions put you at risk for a CRA audit? And what’s the best...

The right way to report shared investment income on a tax return

Investing

What do recent stock market gains really mean?

While stocks are still down by about 20% since February 21, 2020, U.S. and Canadian equities have risen by...

What do recent stock market gains really mean?

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When is the best time to start taking your CPP payments?

After a lifetime of contributions, Canada Pension Plan benefits can be worth, on average, more than $200,000—if you time...

When is the best time to start taking your CPP payments?

Budgeting

What is an emergency fund and how to build one

An emergency fund is a financial safety net designed to cover unexpected but necessary expenses, or bridge the temporary...

What is an emergency fund and how to build one

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The basics of starting your own business

Looking to earn some money through self-employment or a side hustle? Here’s what to know about the setup and...

The basics of starting your own business

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