Should retirees consider a home equity sharing agreement (HESA)?
Home owners have a new way to tap their home equity. How does the HESA compare to a reverse...
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Should Canadians keep their investment accounts when retiring abroad?
For Canadians who plan to retire to other countries, here’s a primer on the tax implications of leaving accounts...
How to carry back a capital loss for a tax refund
Let’s look at the rules and restrictions around carrying back a capital loss, as well as three things to...
Should you sell investments at a loss to pay off debt?
When paying a high interest rate on debt, does it make sense to sell investments that have fallen before...
Financial fraud in Canada: What to do if your bank account or credit card is compromised
Fraudsters can exploit victims through text, email and other means. What are your options if that happens?
The tax implications for Canadians selling foreign real estate
How are Canadians taxed on foreign property? Find out if you should report the sale on your tax return...
What should Canadian investors do: Sell or hold with preferred share losses?
When taking a big loss on preferred shares, a MoneySense reader asks if he should hold or sell now.
U.S. withholding tax in an RRSP for Canadians
For Canadians who have withholding tax on U.S. income in an RRSP, sometimes this tax can be avoided.
Tax implications of making transfers between registered accounts
When transferring money from LIRA to a LIF and RRSP, would that result in being taxed twice?