When does the role of power of attorney end—and estate trustee begin?
There are various roles for estate planning, including the POA and the estate trustee. Find out the difference between...
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Can you trust AI with financial advice?
Advancements in artificial intelligence have accelerated and are a hot investing topic. Can AI give financial advice you...
How much should you tip at restaurants in Canada?
“Tip-flation” is driving up tip amounts at restaurants, cafés and other businesses. Are they asking too much? Here’s what...
Making sense of the markets this week: July 30, 2023
Big tech still “magnificent” as telecoms disappoint, credit card giants trounce crypto and economic pessimists, U.S. Fed hike is...
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Spending money on experiences—be honest, can you really afford it?
Canadians are focussing on spending on experiences over material things. But is that the right way to spend our...
Is semi-retirement stressful? You bet—here’s what to do about it
In semi-retirement, reducing stress may be more important than generating that extra taxable revenue. Here’s one way to say...
When your child moves into your rental property: Capital gains and how to claim principal residence exemption
When an adult child moves into their parents’ rental property, the family should be clear on a few things,...
Making sense of the markets this week: July 23, 2023
Banks love high interest rates; Tesla and Netflix accelerate earnings, and have your investing returns been inflated away?
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Should you use the RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan on a mixed-use property?
You can withdraw from your RRSP to purchase a mixed-use property through the HBP. However, transferring funds to a...