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Articles By Jason Heath, CFP:

RRSPs

How to know a spousal RRSP is right for you

Wayne’s wife has no RRSP room, so he’s hoping she can use some of his. But there's a better...

How to know a spousal RRSP is right for you

RESPs

What to do with unused RESP money

Kevin has $54,000 in an RESP but his children have completed their educations. Now what?

What to do with unused RESP money
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Investing

How much should you pay in investment fees?

Fee info is hard to find online. Here's advice

How much should you pay in investment fees?
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Taxes

Filing taxes while holding U.S. investments in Canada

Does moving U.S. dollar investments from the U.S. to Canada make a difference?

Filing taxes while holding U.S. investments in Canada
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Taxes

How to earn tax-efficient dividend income

Just know that your dividends will turn up on your tax return whether you like it or not

How to earn tax-efficient dividend income

Investing

Investing in Canada as a U.S. resident

Margaret has received an inheritance in Canada, but lives in the U.S. What should be her next steps?

Investing in Canada as a U.S. resident
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Retirement

When not to apply for OAS

Depending on your income, an OAS application could be a huge mistake

When not to apply for OAS
Reporting the sale of a rental property

Taxes

A quick and easy primer on capital gains tax

How capital gains tax works with a TFSA, plus other need-to-know info

A quick and easy primer on capital gains tax
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TFSAs

When not to contribute to a TFSA

Richard is looking for some advice on an $80K inheritance. A TFSA isn't the holy grail of investing

When not to contribute to a TFSA