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How does a pension buyback work?

A DB pension plan member may have the opportunity to buy back pensionable service to increase their future pension....

How does a pension buyback work?

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Making the most of the pension tax credit

Under what circumstances can you obtain the greatest tax savings on this $2,000 credit?

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What is the CRA’s Voluntary Disclosures Program?

Learn how the CRA’s updated Voluntary Disclosures Program works, who qualifies, and what relief you can expect if...

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The 4% rule, revisited: A more flexible approach to retirement income

Experts weigh in on how the classic 4% withdrawal rule is evolving—and how retirees can tailor it to their...

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Don’t dwell on a possible pullback

Allan Small explains why it’s always the right time to be in the markets—even when they are near record...

Don’t dwell on a possible pullback
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How to ensure your kids can keep your house when you die

A MoneySense reader wants to pre-fund the ongoing expenses for her house to make it easier for her kids...

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The return of The Wealthy Barber

David Chilton’s The Wealthy Barber returns for 2025, updated for today’s costs, new investment tools, and a new generation...

The return of The Wealthy Barber

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What’s more important: your wealth or your legacy?

Different retirement income strategies using registered accounts produce different outcomes. You must pick your priorities.

What’s more important: your wealth or your legacy?

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An update on trust tax return filings for 2025

Get the latest on 2025 trust and bare trust tax filing requirements in Canada, including CRA updates, exemptions, and...

An update on trust tax return filings for 2025

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