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RRSPs

When an RRSP isn’t worth it

Julia has a DB pension and is maxing out her TFSA. Is an RRSP worth it for her?

When an RRSP isn’t worth it

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How much you should pay in fees on your work savings plan

Talk to your employer about lower-fee group savings options

How much you should pay in fees on your work savings plan
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Taxes

Avoid tax traps when opening a joint investment account

Beware of spousal attribution.

Avoid tax traps when opening a joint investment account

Taxes

Work abroad? Your income is fair game for the CRA

To avoid this, you need to break ties with Canada

Work abroad? Your income is fair game for the CRA

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Should I raid my RRSP to pay off my line of credit?

It's tempting to cash out RRSPs but watch out for the tax bite

Should I raid my RRSP to pay off my line of credit?

Pensions

How to reinstate OAS after it’s clawed back

There is a form to fill out, but it's entirely optional

How to reinstate OAS after it’s clawed back

Taxes

Why incorporation isn’t always a magical tax fix

Sandie’s wife has a small business she plans to run for the next few years. Is she better off...

Why incorporation isn’t always a magical tax fix

Financial Planning

Should we take dad’s money now to avoid probate?

Hold your horses! It's not your money just yet...

Should we take dad’s money now to avoid probate?

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Taxes

Avoiding tax and probate when passing down a rental property

Putting a child on the title of a rental house could be like playing a game of whack-a-mole

Avoiding tax and probate when passing down a rental property

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