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Canadian Couch Potato

When you should take a break from investing

With marriage and a mortgage on the horizon, Eric might consider pausing his Couch Potato strategy to focus on...

When you should take a break from investing

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Using cash for investments vs. paying down debt in retirement

Should Karen, 65, pay off her car loan or invest her $23,000?

Using cash for investments vs. paying down debt in retirement
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Real Estate

6 strategies to help you (legitimately!) pay less capital gains tax

Timing the sale of assets is just one way to take the sting out of the taxman’s bite.

6 strategies to help you (legitimately!) pay less capital gains tax

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How to handle death inside a joint investment account

After Vee’s father passed away, her advisor made some transactions that she’s now questioning.

How to handle death inside a joint investment account

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How “work optional” can fit into your retirement plan

It’s simple: Retire early. Supplement your pension income with earnings from part-time work you enjoy. And if you’ve planned...

How “work optional” can fit into your retirement plan
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Can we afford to buy a cottage?

When you're saving it helps to be focused on a goal, but Bruce Sellery says it's also important not...

Can we afford to buy a cottage?

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The right time to take Canada Pension Plan benefits

Steve is 61 and earns $71,000 annually. Should he opt to receive his CPP early?

The right time to take Canada Pension Plan benefits

Travel

4 top travel rewards programs for Canadians

The perks vary, but because there’s typically no membership fee, you can feel free to sign up for them...

4 top travel rewards programs for Canadians

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What are the pros and cons of investing in private REITs?

Jeff’s private Real Estate Investment Trust has done well, but he wonders why they aren’t more widely held

What are the pros and cons of investing in private REITs?

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