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Retirement

What’s the average monthly retirement income in Canada?

What’s the average monthly retirement income in Canada?
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Vacation Homes

Family legacy: How to pass along the family cottage—and 3 things to avoid

Discover key strategies from estate planning lawyer Peter Lillico on preserving your family’s cherished cottage for generations to come.

Family legacy: How to pass along the family cottage—and 3 things to avoid
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OAS entitlement and deferral rules for immigrants to Canada

A person who moves to Canada in middle age won’t be entitled to the maximum Old Age Security pension....

OAS entitlement and deferral rules for immigrants to Canada
Leaving a cottage to family and capital gains

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Reducing capital gains on a cottage

With planning and the right documents, the capital gain tax owing on a family cottage can be lowered. Here...

Reducing capital gains on a cottage
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FHSA

Can you use the FHSA and HBP together?

Can you use the FHSA and HBP together?
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Can you pay off your debt while saving for retirement?

Can you pay off your debt while saving for retirement?
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Earn

Michele Romanow on how to manage your money like it’s your business

Who doesn’t want a profitable portfolio or savings that would make investors envious? Michele Romanow talks about the...

Michele Romanow on how to manage your money like it’s your business

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How to claim a child’s income below the basic personal amount

Even if a child’s earnings are exempt from income tax, they may be entitled to tax credits or deductions....

How to claim a child’s income below the basic personal amount
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Budgeting

How to create a monthly budget: A step-by-step guide for Canadians

How to create a monthly budget: A step-by-step guide for Canadians