Should you consider using joint accounts to avoid probate?
Would listing Laurel as her aging mother’s joint account holder simplify management of her mother’s affairs if she is...
Financial Planning
Reconsidering when to take CPP benefits amid COVID-19 risk
Most or even all of your Canada Pension Plan benefits may be lost to your partner, should you die...
Can you reduce the amount of tax withheld on RRSP withdrawals?
David is shocked by how much tax is deducted from his RRSP withdrawals, despite his low income. What are...
How a young family can make the best use of an insurance payout
Katie and Tom just received a tax-free, lump-sum insurance payout. They’d like advice on how to prioritize RRSPs, TFSAs,...
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What should retirees do with their investments amid COVID-19?
With North American stock markets down more than 30% from their recent highs, Canadians who are retired or close...
“Is my severance package fair?”
Marina was recently laid off from the job she held for 17 years. She received about half of what...
Using life insurance to leave your kids an inheritance
Like a reverse mortgage, you would borrow against the policy’s cash value. When you pass away, the loan is...
3 ways the coronavirus is already affecting your finances
With the speed at which the disease and its economic impact are picking up, no one will blame you...
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Comeback moms
Restarting your career after being a stay-at-home mom also means rethinking your financial goals. Here's advice on how, from...