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Ask a Planner

“Should I delay my CPP if I’m not contributing to it?”

You can still benefit from deferring Canada Pension Plan payments with less than maximum contributions.

“Should I delay my CPP if I’m not contributing to it?”
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Ask a Planner

“Our parents just passed. What do we do about their estate?”

Two siblings’ complex inheritance provides a case study in minimizing death taxes.

“Our parents just passed. What do we do about their estate?”
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Real Estate

How it works: Capital gains tax on the sale of a property

When is capital gains tax payable on the sale of property? And at what rate are capital gains taxed?...

How it works: Capital gains tax on the sale of a property

Retirement

What is an ALDA?

Pensioners worried about outliving their savings can now use cash from registered accounts to buy a life annuity

What is an ALDA?
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Investing

Earth Day: How you can invest in our planet

Earth Day is on April 22. Here’s how to invest sustainably, and other ways to help the planet.

Earth Day: How you can invest in our planet
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Real Estate

Home buyers’ alert: Terms you may not know, but should

Understanding industry jargon can make you a better real estate investor.

Home buyers’ alert: Terms you may not know, but should

Spend

What is inflation?

How does inflation impact Canadians’ finances? What is the current inflation rate in Canada?

What is inflation?
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How annuities work in Canada
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Financial Planning

How to choose a financial advisor in Canada

How to choose a financial advisor in Canada