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Investing

The latest Couch Potato Portfolio for 2017

Remember, there's no reason to change if you're using the older model

The latest Couch Potato Portfolio for 2017
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Financial Planning

Why won’t my ex make our daughter his beneficiary?

Young children from a first marriage may not need to be beneficiaries of life insurance

Why won’t my ex make our daughter his beneficiary?
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Taxes

Do I need to pay tax on a divorce settlement?

Each province has laws regarding the division of marital property. Here's what you need to know

Do I need to pay tax on a divorce settlement?
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Buying

U.S. interest in Canadian real estate surges

Data shows massive spike in searches after Trump's election

U.S. interest in Canadian real estate surges

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Financial advisors

Investing

Do I still pay advisor fees in a self-directed account?

Simply transferring your mutual funds into a self-directed account won't lower your fees

Do I still pay advisor fees in a self-directed account?

Retirement

The truth about the 4% rule

It might be more wishful thinking than a rule

The truth about the 4% rule
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Mortgages

Increase in CMHC fees will have little impact on buyers

Buyers won't feel impact of this new mortgage insurance fee increase, as the fees are added to the loan...

Increase in CMHC fees will have little impact on buyers
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Retirement

When not to apply for OAS

Depending on your income, an OAS application could be a huge mistake

When not to apply for OAS

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Buying

Smart tips to make buying a condo easier

Getting a good deal on a condo doesn’t have to include market timing and pre-sale speculation

Smart tips to make buying a condo easier

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