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Planning a Canadian retirement on a U.S. income

What is the best way for Amy to convert her U.S. salary into Canadian dollars as she approaches retirement?...

Planning a Canadian retirement on a U.S. income
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Calculating capital gains on U.S. stocks

Selling U.S. equities? Keep the exchange rate in mind

Calculating capital gains on U.S. stocks

GICs

How to invest conservatively without bank GICs

Jack has more than $100K to invest but his bank GICs aren't cutting it

How to invest conservatively without bank GICs

Financial Planning

Money in too many places

In most cases, an overly complicated portfolio will work against you and your future heirs. Here's why and how...

Money in too many places

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Financial Planning

How to gift money to your children

Carmen is considering an RRIF withdrawal to transfer money to her children. But is there a better way?

How to gift money to your children
capital gains

Taxes

Paying capital gains tax on an ex’s property

Do the taxes kick in when Mary moved out in 1994 or when her spouse died in 2013?

Paying capital gains tax on an ex’s property
RRSP contribution limit

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Managing investment income in your RRSP

You won't have to pay capital gains taxes within your RRSP— at least not yet

Managing investment income in your RRSP
rental property

Selling

The right time to sell a rental property

Consider the tax liability currently versus in the first year of retirement

The right time to sell a rental property

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RRSPs

Transferring RRSP stocks to a dividend reinvestment plan

Watch out—a DRIP could affect your asset allocation

Transferring RRSP stocks to a dividend reinvestment plan

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