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How is cryptocurrency taxed in Canada?

Crypto profits aren’t always tax-free. Here’s how the CRA taxes cryptocurrency transactions, mining and staking, and overseas gains.

How is cryptocurrency taxed in Canada?
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Real Estate

Helping your kids buy their first home: Smart strategies for today’s market

Parents can help their kids buy a first home without risking their own finances. Explore smart strategies, from FHSAs...

Helping your kids buy their first home: Smart strategies for today’s market

ETFs

How to spot and avoid illiquid ETFs

Low trading volume does not necessarily mean low liquidity. Here’s what actually determines how easy it is to buy...

How to spot and avoid illiquid ETFs
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Retired Money

Why Vanguard’s ETF aimed at retirees is currently cautious in its asset allocation

Vanguard’s VRIF ETF is tilting toward bonds to provide retirees stable income, balancing caution with a 4% annual payout...

Why Vanguard’s ETF aimed at retirees is currently cautious in its asset allocation

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Investing

Stock news for investors: Big gains for Canada’s banks in Q1

Canada’s banking sector sees higher Q1 profits and strong financial performance in the latest earnings reports.

Stock news for investors: Big gains for Canada’s banks in Q1

My MoneySense

“Cash flow is oxygen”: Financial wisdom from SmartSweets founder Tara Bosch

Tara Bosch of SmartSweets shares the financial lessons, mindset shifts, and money habits that helped her build and sell...

“Cash flow is oxygen”: Financial wisdom from SmartSweets founder Tara Bosch
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Debt

Financial paralysis and how to get moving again

Financial stress can lead to avoidance and inaction. A new report shows how debt is fuelling financial paralysis—and practical...

Financial paralysis and how to get moving again
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Retirement

Helping aging parents understand retirement living options

Explore retirement living options—from aging in place to assisted care—and learn how to start supportive, practical conversations with aging...

Helping aging parents understand retirement living options

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Jacks on Tax

Claiming your spouse and dependants on your tax return

These relationships have very specific meanings for tax purposes. It’s up to you to get them right.

Claiming your spouse and dependants on your tax return

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