Is now the time for retirees to sell stocks and buy GICs?
Many people near or in retirement are worried about stock market volatility. Does it ever make sense to put...
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The benefits and flexibility of family RESPs
Saving for the post-secondary education of more than one child? Grants and growth can be allocated amongst any beneficiaries...
Should you hold gold in a RRIF?
Is gold a safe asset to invest your retirement savings? A Certified Financial Planner offers some perspective.
Inheriting cottage and the capital gains implications
Jill's late husband left her a cottage. What happens if she transfers ownership to her stepchildren?
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Reducing capital gains on a cottage
With planning and the right documents, the capital gains tax owing on a family cottage can be lowered. Here...
What happens when you can’t manage your investments anymore?
Your kids believe it’s time for someone else to manage your money, but you’re used to doing it on...
Capital gains tax when renting out your former principal residence
There may be tax implications to renting out your home after moving out of it. There are also some...
Using a HELOC as an investment strategy: not as taboo as you might think
Would leveraging the equity in a home to invest in dividend-paying investments lead to tax repercussions?
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“We’re set for life. Should we cash out an RRSP?”
The cost/benefit analysis of liquidating an RRSP can get complex fast. What matters more are your priorities.