What happened to my job bonus this year?
Can a company simply stop giving employees a customary year-end bonus—and is there any recourse for the employees?
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How should a 24-year-old invest now to minimize taxes in the future?
Abe contributes the maximum to his TFSA and is ready to take the next step—but he wonders if an...
How much should you give to charity?
You’ll want to consider how much you want to give, as well as how much you can afford, and...
Is it better to pay down our mortgage or ramp up contributions to our teen’s RESP?
Making accelerated mortgage payments can pay down a mortgage faster. But what about other financial goals, like RESPs? How...
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Is Dane, 50, on the right track with his early retirement strategy?
To bridge the gap between his last day of work, and the start of his defined-benefit pension payments at...
Who pays the tax on dividends earned in a joint account?
Though tax reporting can be complicated, on this point the answer is simple—at least, from the Canada Revenue Agency’s...
What’s the best way to pay for a master’s degree in the U.S.?
Sonia, 27, hopes a graduate degree will boost her career prospects. She has savings in a TFSA, RRSP and...
“Do I have to agree to my employer’s new non-compete clause?”
Before you sign, it’s important to consider what you’re getting in exchange—and whether what you’re being offered is worth...
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Looking for reliable books and online resources on retirement? Here are a few
Even if you’re working with a financial planner or advisor, it’s worth your time to read up on financial...