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Financial literacy

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Financial hardship withdrawal exceptions and increasing income in retirement

Money in a LIRA or LIF is intended to last a lifetime, making it difficult to access more than...

Financial hardship withdrawal exceptions and increasing income in retirement

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Should you buy life insurance to pay for tax owed upon death?

When you die, capital gains tax might apply to some of your assets. Can life insurance help shelter your...

Should you buy life insurance to pay for tax owed upon death?
A woman looking for work in an urban centre, wondering, "Will Canada go into a recession in 2024?"

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Will Canada go into a recession in 2024?

Canada may be likely to avoid a recession, but we won’t start recovering until the second half of 2024,...

Will Canada go into a recession in 2024?
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What new bare trust tax filing rules mean for Canadians

Do Canadians have to file a trust tax return this year? What is a bare trust? What are the...

What new bare trust tax filing rules mean for Canadians

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How to save (and invest) your first $100,000

Saving and investing $100,000 is a popular finance goal for Canadians. Thankfully, with growth and compound interest, it’s not...

How to save (and invest) your first $100,000
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Don’t get stuck on financial advice that doesn’t ring true

Financial experts debunk old money myths and offer advice that many Canadians might find more helpful today.

Don’t get stuck on financial advice that doesn’t ring true
A couple discusses declaring themselves common-law on their next tax return

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Should you claim your common-law partner on your taxes?

Changing your status to common-law has an impact on your tax return and government benefits. Here’s how to know...

Should you claim your common-law partner on your taxes?
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Retired Money

How to cope with the RRSP-to-RRIF deadline in your early 70s

You don’t want to miss the conversion deadline at the end of the year you turn 71—you’ll be on...

How to cope with the RRSP-to-RRIF deadline in your early 70s

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Self Employment

How are Uber drivers and other gig workers taxed in Canada?

If you earn money as a gig worker or an independent contractor—even for just a few hours a week—here...

How are Uber drivers and other gig workers taxed in Canada?

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