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My three kids chose different educational paths. How do I withdraw RESP funds in a way that’s fair to them and avoids unnecessary taxes?

A Certified Financial Planner explains how RESP withdrawals and taxation can work for each of your children, regardless of...

My three kids chose different educational paths. How do I withdraw RESP funds in a way that’s fair to them and avoids unnecessary taxes?
Seniors estate planning

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Should I draw down my RRIF to avoid estate taxes?

Yes, your estate will pay a high rate of tax on your RRIF when you die. But it usually...

Should I draw down my RRIF to avoid estate taxes?

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When and how should I start drawing on my retirement savings?

There’s more than one way to optimize your income after retiring. Some strategies can boost wealth, and others may...

When and how should I start drawing on my retirement savings?
Canadian parents with their adult children, having a good time, spending money on a dinner, knowing they have money in the estate for their adult kids. Is life insurance the answer?

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Do retirees need life insurance?

A Certified Financial Planner looks at the different strategies to ask your own advisor: Is life insurance the answer?

Do retirees need life insurance?
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How your net income gets calculated for tax and OAS

To minimize taxes and maximize benefits, learn the difference between deductions, credits and other forms of tax relief by...

How your net income gets calculated for tax and OAS
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Moving money from RRSPs, RRIFs and TFSAs in retirement

To have liquidity and reduce taxes, Canadians can move money between registered accounts. But what are the tax, contribution...

Moving money from RRSPs, RRIFs and TFSAs in retirement
A Canadian senior, reading her income statements, wondering, "How much income can I earn while getting OAS?"

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How much income can I earn while getting OAS?

If you continue working in retirement, it could cause a clawback on your OAS. Here’s how to figure out...

How much income can I earn while getting OAS?
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What happens to a RRIF when the account owner dies?

Find out if a RRIF goes to the beneficiaries or spouse when the holder of this registered account passes...

What happens to a RRIF when the account owner dies?
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Which savings should retirees draw down first?

Seniors seeking a decumulation strategy may be asking the wrong questions. Start with your spending plan, then model how...

Which savings should retirees draw down first?