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Could selling a vacation property affect government pensions?

Colleen wants to sell her trailer but is worried about the impact on her CPP, OAS and GIS benefits.

Could selling a vacation property affect government pensions?

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Winding down self-employment and planning for retirement

At 60, Deborah is looking to work less and spend more time by the water, where she's happiest. But...

Winding down self-employment and planning for retirement

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Is a personal injury settlement taxable, and can it impact OAS or GIS benefits?

After receiving a personal injury settlement, J is looking for advice on how it might be taxed, and whether...

Is a personal injury settlement taxable, and can it impact OAS or GIS benefits?

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Severance, pensions and unemployment at 65: Should you apply for a pension if you get laid off?

If you got laid off and are trying to maximize your termination package, pension income and EI benefits, consider...

Severance, pensions and unemployment at 65: Should you apply for a pension if you get laid off?

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Is a Jeep owner on the hook for problems caused by the repair of a recall issue?

Parts and services required to complete an extended warranty or recall repair should be included by the vehicle manufacturer,...

Is a Jeep owner on the hook for problems caused by the repair of a recall issue?

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Which savings plans should a 37-year-old with a military disability income contribute to, and when?

Jason and his wife have registered disability savings plans, and want to know how to prioritize their contributions among...

Which savings plans should a 37-year-old with a military disability income contribute to, and when?

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Unpacking the new work-from-home ETFs

Companies that produce the things consumers continue to need during COVID lockdown—including tech communications, pharmaceuticals, food and cleaning supplies—have...

Unpacking the new work-from-home ETFs

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What to consider when naming investment account beneficiaries

Whom you name as your account beneficiary—and whether you name one—can have tax and estate implications. Here’s what you...

What to consider when naming investment account beneficiaries

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RESP advice for Canadian citizens living in the U.S.

Sohail has become a non-resident of Canada, but still has a RESP account he is contributing to each month....

RESP advice for Canadian citizens living in the U.S.