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Are single seniors unfairly penalized at tax time?

Karen wonders if her latest tax bill is too high, and whether there's a way to avoid the social...

Are single seniors unfairly penalized at tax time?
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Making sense of the markets this week: April 12, 2021

Increasingly, retail investors are moving the markets; what does that mean for you? Meanwhile, institutional investors are selling off...

Making sense of the markets this week: April 12, 2021
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Understanding income attribution and how to deal with it at tax time

Paul and his wife have a non-registered investment account and want to make sure they are reporting the income...

Understanding income attribution and how to deal with it at tax time
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Making sense of the markets this week: April 5, 2021

BMO sounds the alarm on Canada's housing market, while National Bank begs to differ; how it got so expensive...

Making sense of the markets this week: April 5, 2021

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Making sense of the markets this week: March 29, 2021

What's behind the bitcoin price war; investors worry about tax hikes; how COVID's third wave may hamper economic recovery;...

Making sense of the markets this week: March 29, 2021
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Maximizing spousal RRSP contributions in your 70s

Don wants to know exactly when is the cutoff for contributions in his wife’s case, and when to convert...

Maximizing spousal RRSP contributions in your 70s
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Making sense of the markets this week: March 22, 2021

Is investing in bonds now a "stupid" move? Plus: Unpacking the U.S. Federal Reserve's comments on growth and inflation;...

Making sense of the markets this week: March 22, 2021
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How is a RRIF taxed in the hands of a beneficiary?

The consequences of taxes and beneficiary designations on registered accounts like RRIFs can be confusing—and sometimes this confusion results...

How is a RRIF taxed in the hands of a beneficiary?

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Should you always split your pension income?

Narayan wants to know the best ways to save income tax, given the disparity between his income and his...

Should you always split your pension income?

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