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A woman wearing a blazer reviews papework related to the expenses of her second property

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What expenses can you deduct for a second property in Canada?

Purchasing a second piece of real estate has its costs, but what expenses can be deducted and claimed for...

What expenses can you deduct for a second property in Canada?
To show family co-ownership of a house, a mother and her adult daughter are cooking together in their kitchen

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Co-ownership: Are there any tax implications if you sell part of your house to a relative?

A finance expert addresses capital gains taxes, possible tax credits, and other factors related to co-ownership of a home.

Co-ownership: Are there any tax implications if you sell part of your house to a relative?
short-haired-woman-does-paper-work-in-apartment

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I owe money on my taxes. What can I do?

Tax season is over! If you owe money to the government, take a big breath. You have options.

I owe money on my taxes. What can I do?
a couple fidgets with wedding bands on sofa

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Am I required to divide my pension with my ex?

Here’s what to know about dividing your pension with your spouse during a divorce.

Am I required to divide my pension with my ex?
a woman cosigns on a loan in a sunny office

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I cosigned a motorcycle loan and the owner passed away: What are my obligations to the bank?

A Certified Financial Planner helps a reader understand their obligations—and their options—after cosigning on a loan.

I cosigned a motorcycle loan and the owner passed away: What are my obligations to the bank?
woman-looks-at-laptop-with-her-son-hugging-her

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TFSAs & RRIFs: What’s the difference between beneficiaries, successor holders and successor annuitants?

A Certified Financial Planner helps a reader understand these titles, the differences and which one is best.

TFSAs & RRIFs: What’s the difference between beneficiaries, successor holders and successor annuitants?

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How does CPP credit splitting work if I’m divorced?

A Certified Financial Planner helps a reader understand how pension splitting between divorced spouses works.

How does CPP credit splitting work if I’m divorced?
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I keep hearing interest rates may rise. What would that mean for my mortgage?

A Certified Financial Planner helps a reader get clear on what a rise in interest rates would mean for...

I keep hearing interest rates may rise. What would that mean for my mortgage?
what to do with old stock certificates

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What should I do with physical share certificates?

A Qualified Associate Financial Planner helps a reader figure out how to handle old physical share certificates of BCE.

What should I do with physical share certificates?