Using life insurance to leave your kids an inheritance
Like a reverse mortgage, you would borrow against the policy’s cash value. When you pass away, the loan is...
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Using a TFSA to save for retirement
Five years after a debilitating accident, Kay has no savings. What should she do when her annuity payments run...
What you need to know about filing your 2019 tax return
Here is a quick primer on claims to take advantage of, the filing deadlines for employees and self-employed taxpayers,...
Are all-weather tires a safe substitute for dedicated winter tires?
When they’re new, all-weather tires are able to pass the traction test applicable to a dedicated snow tire. But...
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Canadians are still paying too much in investment fees
Millennials and Gen Z missed the memo on how much management fees erode returns over the long term, according...
“Is it smart to hold a single exchange-traded fund in our RRSPs?”
All-in-one ETF portfolios are extremely well-diversified, super-cheap and easier to manage than a portfolio of multiple holdings. It’s almost...
Planning for the (potential) costs of long-term care
Insuring against a potential expense that could range from nothing to hundreds of thousands of dollars, and could happen...
Do you have too many shares in one company?
Anyone who has a single stock that makes up more than 5% to 10% of their investment portfolio should...
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What you need to know before starting a home renovation
A detailed contract and insurance should be non-negotiable. Here’s how to know if yours cover all the bases.