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When do CPP and OAS pension payment increases happen around your birthday?

Luis asks when his Old Age Security payments will increase now that he is 75. We look at adjustment...

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Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on June 4, 2025

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Planning to use your home equity in retirement

Real estate equity is a big part of seniors’ net worth. Some Canadian retirees may want or need to...

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Bitcoin soars to a new all-time high

Bitcoin hits a new all-time high above $111,000, Ethereum mounts a comeback you can’t ignore, and U.S. stablecoin regulation...

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Should we draw down my spouse’s RRIF faster?

The benefits of depleting savings to avoid estate taxes depends on many variables. But if you live a decade...

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Gen Z guide to getting more in a tough economy: How to negotiate salary, car deal, phone bills and more 

From rent to hair styling, phone to internet plans, these expenses are surprisingly negotiable. How every young Canadian can...

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What to do if your pre-construction condo has dropped in value

Many pre-construction condos bought in recent years, especially in Toronto, are now worth much less. If you can’t close...

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How does a U.S.-dollar TFSA work?

If you have tax-free savings accounts in Canadian and U.S. dollars, here’s how to avoid overcontributing.

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How to allocate a RRIF for secure income in retirement

Should you hold equities? Fixed income? An annuity? Or all three? Financial advisors debate the options in today’s “tariffied”...