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Do Americans have to report interest income from a TFSA on their U.S. tax return?

Short answer: yes, but there's a lot more to it. Failing to fill in the correct forms can result...

Do Americans have to report interest income from a TFSA on their U.S. tax return?
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Investing

The case of the time travelling money manager

Sticking to an investment strategy through adversity can be hard for investors, even if they know what's going to...

The case of the time travelling money manager
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Pensions

What to expect when applying for GIS

Many mistakenly believe that if they can just keep their income below $17,699 that they will get the maximum...

What to expect when applying for GIS
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RRIFs

Gifting your RRIF to your children

Angie wants to give her RRIF to her children while she’s still alive

Gifting your RRIF to your children

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RRSPs

Paying down an income property

Should you use your RRSP? Depends on your long-term goals

Paying down an income property
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Taxes

Paying capital gains tax on a jointly-owned cottage

Do you pay when each person dies? Or when the cottage is sold?

Paying capital gains tax on a jointly-owned cottage
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Pensions

Should you do a pension buyback?

It's almost always a good idea

Should you do a pension buyback?

Debt

How much total ‘credit’ should a couple have?

Is access to $50,000 enough for emergencies?

How much total ‘credit’ should a couple have?

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Investing

Can currency-hedged ETFs protect you?

Your foreign equity holdings are likely getting smacked by the recent surge in the Canadian dollar, but before you...

Can currency-hedged ETFs protect you?

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