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Tax implications of giving your spouse money to invest
A MoneySense reader wants to give money to his spouse to invest. Can he avoid Canada’s income attribution rules?
How is investment income taxed in Canada?
A MoneySense reader wants input on the tax implications of her investment withdrawals, but she can’t get a straight...
How much of a pension does a survivor receive?
A MoneySense reader asks about survivor benefits for spouses. Here’s how defined benefit and CPP survivor payments work in...
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TFSA confusion: The myths that just won’t die
The tax-free savings account is a great wealth-building tool, but it’s sadly misunderstood. Here are seven TFSA features Canadians...
How to manage your tax withholding in retirement
Canadians accustomed to annual tax refunds may be surprised to owe tax in retirement and have government benefits clawed...
When do CPP and OAS pension payment increases happen around your birthday?
Luis asks when his Old Age Security payments will increase now that he is 75. We look at adjustment...
Planning to use your home equity in retirement
Real estate equity is a big part of seniors’ net worth. Some Canadian retirees may want or need to...
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Should we draw down my spouse’s RRIF faster?
The benefits of depleting savings to avoid estate taxes depends on many variables. But if you live a decade...