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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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Making sense of the markets this week: March 15, 2021

How the markets crashed—and then recovered—in the year since COVID-19 hit; what's behind the tech selloff; Canadian stocks are...

Making sense of the markets this week: March 15, 2021
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Reality-testing your financial plan

John's advisor seems impressive, but he's left out an important consideration: What kind of lifestyle does his client want...

Reality-testing your financial plan
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Making sense of the markets this week: March 8, 2021

Stocks bounced back from last week's bond scare; inside Warren Buffett's annual investor letter; why a quick U.S. vaccine...

Making sense of the markets this week: March 8, 2021

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Tax implications of building a laneway suite

Any time a homeowner becomes a landlord, there may be GST/HST and income tax owing—and the amounts can be...

Tax implications of building a laneway suite

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