What happens to a RRIF when the account owner dies?
Find out if a RRIF goes to the beneficiaries or spouse when the holder of this registered account passes...
Estate Planning
Is this a good time to buy a home in Canada?
Economists expect interest rates to keep falling. So we asked four experts if now is the ideal time to...
Don’t squander your legacy
Proper inheritance planning is crucial to ensure a smooth wealth transfer to the next generation. Here are three essential...
Tax implications of adding a child’s name to your rental property
To fully understand the potential tax outcomes, consider legal versus beneficial ownership, the capital gains inclusion rate, changes to...
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Why a reverse mortgage should be a last resort for most Canadian retirees
Reverse mortgages do the job of freeing up income for house-rich, cash-poor Canadian seniors. But their terms are often...
A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans
Many parents loan or gift money to their adult children for real estate purchases. Here are the legal and...
Is now the time for retirees to sell stocks and buy GICs?
Many people near or in retirement are worried about stock market volatility. Does it ever make sense to put...
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...
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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...