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“When should I claim the cost of renovations to my rental property?”

Whether to write off the cost of renovations annually, or upon the sale of the property, depends on how...

“When should I claim the cost of renovations to my rental property?”

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Should James take a lump-sum pension buyout and invest the money himself?

Upon closer consideration, many people find that keeping their guaranteed pension payments leaves them better off.

Should James take a lump-sum pension buyout and invest the money himself?
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What is an EPSP, and how does it affect employees at tax time?

Corporations can choose to share a portion of profits with their employees by setting up a trust, called an...

What is an EPSP, and how does it affect employees at tax time?

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Battle of the wills

Jack’s mom promised him a share of the family estate. But because she passed away before his father, can...

Battle of the wills

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“Should I sue for wrongful dismissal?”

Dave believes he was fired for disagreeing with his boss, and that he was shortchanged in his severance package....

“Should I sue for wrongful dismissal?”

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“Am I on track?” Krista, a 34-year-old Montrealer, saves $20,000 a year

Longevity runs in Krista’s family—so, although retirement is 30 years away, she worries about outliving her money. How much...

“Am I on track?” Krista, a 34-year-old Montrealer, saves $20,000 a year

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Meeting with a financial planner for the first time? Here’s how to prepare

Talking with your partner about your financial future is an important first step; you need to be able to...

Meeting with a financial planner for the first time? Here’s how to prepare
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“What is my spouse entitled to if we divorce?”

While it may seem unfair that divorce law does not favour the party who didn’t initiate a separation, non-compliance...

“What is my spouse entitled to if we divorce?”

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When your investment partners don’t play by the CRA’s rules

Marcus and some friends turned a profit on their investment property. Trouble is, two of them plan to keep...

When your investment partners don’t play by the CRA’s rules

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