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Estate Planning

Two empty Muskoka chairs on a deck, to inspire the contrast of the perks of a cottage in Canada and the financial implications.

Real Estate

Yes, a cottage is an investment property—here’s how to minimize capital gains tax

Should you “invest” in a cottage? And if you do, what happens when you sell it, give it away...

Yes, a cottage is an investment property—here’s how to minimize capital gains tax

Retired Money

Why these authors want you to spend your money and die with $0 saved

According to the book Die with Zero, we should all run out of money just as we run out...

Why these authors want you to spend your money and die with $0 saved
Two brothers fishing at their Canadian cottage.

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Selling a cottage to a family member: What that means for capital gains

If the property was bought before 1994, there may already have a $100,000 capital gains deduction.

Selling a cottage to a family member: What that means for capital gains
A man sits in the grass with this grandson, who is drinking from a cup

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When and how to transfer an RESP for grandchildren

Grandparents, relatives and even family friends can open an RESP account. What should they consider from an estate planning...

When and how to transfer an RESP for grandchildren

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Can you help your kids financially without compromising your retirement?

A Certified Financial Planner explains what to think about before helping your kids with a gift or loan.

Can you help your kids financially without compromising your retirement?

Retirement

Single, no pension? Here’s how to plan for retirement in Canada

There are financial and logistical challenges to being single in retirement. Here are some tips to tackle them, especially...

Single, no pension? Here’s how to plan for retirement in Canada
A retired couple sit with a cup of coffee

Estate Planning

Cross-border estate planning: What should Canadian parents with U.S. beneficiaries do?

The transfer of Canadian estates to U.S. beneficiaries comes with various legal, tax and financial implications. Learn about the...

Cross-border estate planning: What should Canadian parents with U.S. beneficiaries do?

Taxes

Is the capital gains hike legally binding? What it would take to change the rules

A change to the capital gains inclusion rate takes effect on June 25. We look at the likelihood of...

Is the capital gains hike legally binding? What it would take to change the rules

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How to prepare for future changes in tax policy—including capital gains tax

What do changes to capital gains in Canada teach us about tax planning generally? And how should we approach...

How to prepare for future changes in tax policy—including capital gains tax

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