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Investing

How to invest a $50,000 inheritance

Here's the best thing to do with a windfall right now

How to invest a $50,000 inheritance

Taxes

How to get the most out of the capital gains exemption

Not everyone qualifies for the lifetime capital gains exemption, but there are other options

How to get the most out of the capital gains exemption
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RRIFs

Ways to reduce taxable income in retirement

Larry has more money saved than he can possibly spend. He wants a RRIF strategy to cut taxes

Ways to reduce taxable income in retirement
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Financial Planning

What to do if you don’t trust the executor of a will

This reader thinks her brother will keep everything from their parents' will.

What to do if you don’t trust the executor of a will

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Taxes

Tax traps for the self-employed

Know your employment status to avoid a surprise tax bill.

Tax traps for the self-employed
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Auto

Should seniors lease or buy a new vehicle?

A lower monthly payment with leasing can actually be more expensive in the long run.

Should seniors lease or buy a new vehicle?
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Taxes

Pay less tax on RRSP withdrawals

Live in the U.S. ? Income level and the state you live in affect taxation

Pay less tax on RRSP withdrawals

Financial Planning

How business owners should time CPP and OAS

Deferring has extra benefits when you own a business

How business owners should time CPP and OAS

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Taxes

Paying capital gains tax on a loss

Will Stefan end up paying more tax, even though his rental condo fell in price since he bought it?

Paying capital gains tax on a loss

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