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Who should Canadians consult for debt advice?

With debt servicing costs up significantly over the past year, many Canadians are struggling and need help. Who can...

Who should Canadians consult for debt advice?
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Are home renovations tax deductible in Canada?

Doing home renovations? Find out if there are any tax incentives that Canadians are able to claim.

Are home renovations tax deductible in Canada?
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What to know about withholding tax in retirement

Most retirees have taxes owing at the end of the year. Should you adjust the withholding tax on your...

What to know about withholding tax in retirement

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Are Vanguard Canada ETFs and other funds always a good investment?

Here’s how you can access Vanguard ETFs in Canada and some pros and cons of ETFs to consider.

Are Vanguard Canada ETFs and other funds always a good investment?

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What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds

What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds
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Why inflation-linked bonds aren’t always the answer to high inflation

Inflation-linked bonds can decline in a high-inflation year. Here’s how increases and decreases in inflation impact these types of...

Why inflation-linked bonds aren’t always the answer to high inflation
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A company I hold stock in was acquired or merged—do capital gains apply?

Shareholders cannot always prevent a company sale or merger from going ahead. When that happens, do you still owe...

A company I hold stock in was acquired or merged—do capital gains apply?
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Can you trust AI with financial advice?

Advancements in artificial intelligence have begun to accelerate and are a hot investing topic in 2023. Can AI give...

Can you trust AI with financial advice?

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Son moves into rental condo that he owns with his parents. They wonder if they owe capital gains.

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When your child moves into your rental property: Capital gains and how to claim principal residence exemption

When an adult child moves into their parents’ rental property, the family should be clear on a few things,...

When your child moves into your rental property: Capital gains and how to claim principal residence exemption

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