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Penalty for holding dividend stocks in a TFSA?

There are tax issues involved if you earn dividends inside your Tax-Free Savings Account

Penalty for holding dividend stocks in a TFSA?
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My ex-wife refuses to return my dog. Now what?

Here's what to do in this sticky situation

My ex-wife refuses to return my dog. Now what?
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Claiming reno costs spent on an investment property

A reader wants to help his mom renovate and sell a property, but isn't sure how to claim the...

Claiming reno costs spent on an investment property
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How to switch out of high-fee funds

If you own expensive mutual funds you are paying for a service. If you aren't getting good value for...

How to switch out of high-fee funds

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RRSPs

Is my spousal RRSP still mine?

Your spouse can contribute to the account but that doesn't give them joint ownership

Is my spousal RRSP still mine?
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Help your parents avoid probate

Should you buy your parent's home to dodge probate?

Help your parents avoid probate
The only reason not to invest is if the projected returns aren’t high enough to justify the risk.

Index Funds

Don’t sweat the return outlook

Investors hate risk, but at times the biggest risk is not investing at all

Don’t sweat the return outlook

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When you’re unhappy with your real estate agent

Our reader is frustrated and far, far away from the property that needs to be sold. Here are his...

When you’re unhappy with your real estate agent

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Investing U.S. stocks in a TFSA

Avoiding U.S. stocks in your TFSA may lead you to pay more tax

Investing U.S. stocks in a TFSA

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