Articles By Jason Heath, CFP:

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What to do with U.S. dollar RRSPs in retirement

If you already have a Canadian dollar RRIF, should you roll the U.S. dollar RRSP into the RRIF, or...

What to do with U.S. dollar RRSPs in retirement
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Should this DIY investor go all in on this international ETF?

You can exclusively hold international ETFs in any Canadian account, without paying a penalty. But there are taxes and...

Should this DIY investor go all in on this international ETF?
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Do non-residents pay tax on CPP? What if you live in the U.S.?

Withholding tax is generally the only Canadian tax a non-resident pays for their CPP pension, and the tax burden...

Do non-residents pay tax on CPP? What if you live in the U.S.?
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Should you claim the principal residence exemption on a property you bought your child?

You can claim a property that your child lives in as your principal residence if it is legally or...

Should you claim the principal residence exemption on a property you bought your child?
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Should you transfer your DC pension plan to a discount brokerage?

Can you transfer funds out of your registered pension plan (RPP) and invest them yourself to reduce investment fees?...

Should you transfer your DC pension plan to a discount brokerage?

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Market-linked GICs: The pros and cons for investors

These GICs track the markets, offering low risk and some upside potential to investors. Here’s how to know if...

Market-linked GICs: The pros and cons for investors
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Are mutual fund fees tax deductible?

Don’t go claiming a deduction for mutual fund fees on your tax return. Why? Because they’ve already been indirectly...

Are mutual fund fees tax deductible?
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Can you save tax by moving into your rental property?

Can you save tax by moving into your rental property?

TFSAs

What is considered day trading in a TFSA

The recent Ahamed v. The King decision by the Tax Court of Canada highlights risks for investors who trade...

What is considered day trading in a TFSA