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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...

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...

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...

Estate Planning

Dating dilemma: When to talk about finances

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Debt

What happens if I don’t pay my credit card bills? 

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Credit Canada

Retirement

How to start saving for retirement at 45

Is 45 too late to start saving for retirement? Of course not. With thoughtful saving and good advice, this...

Renting

What’s the average rent in Canada?

Average asking rent prices reach $2,193 in February, up 10.5% from 2023.

Spend

How to avoid paying the pink tax on clothes, toys and other everyday items

Too often, companies charge a premium for products aimed at women and girls. One mom shares how she’s saying...

News

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 6, 2024

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