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How a young family can make the best use of an insurance payout

Katie and Tom just received a tax-free, lump-sum insurance payout. They’d like advice on how to prioritize RRSPs, TFSAs,...

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What should retirees do with their investments amid COVID-19?

With North American stock markets down more than 30% from their recent highs, Canadians who are retired or close...

What should retirees do with their investments amid COVID-19?
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What you need to know about filing your 2019 tax return

Here is a quick primer on claims to take advantage of, the filing deadlines for employees and self-employed taxpayers,...

What you need to know about filing your 2019 tax return

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Planning for the (potential) costs of long-term care

Insuring against a potential expense that could range from nothing to hundreds of thousands of dollars, and could happen...

Planning for the (potential) costs of long-term care

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Do you have too many shares in one company?

Anyone who has a single stock that makes up more than 5% to 10% of their investment portfolio should...

Do you have too many shares in one company?
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Should you buy health insurance in retirement?

Most people have health insurance coverage during their working years, but their employer picks up at least some of...

Should you buy health insurance in retirement?
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How to make sense of contradictory investment advice

Nat’s looking for help deciding which strategy truly is best: buy and hold for the long term, or sell...

How to make sense of contradictory investment advice

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How does income from a rental property create RRSP contribution room?

And, perhaps more importantly, should Jerry, who’s retired, claim RRSP deductions or the capital cost allowance, to reduce his...

How does income from a rental property create RRSP contribution room?

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Planning for an inheritance

Nearly half of Canadians expect to receive an inheritance. But while it’s important to consider those potential funds in...

Planning for an inheritance

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