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30-year amortizations won’t cause an economic meltdown

The Conservatives’ pre-election promise to increase the amortization period for first-time home buyers has caught fire—for the wrong reasons.

30-year amortizations won’t cause an economic meltdown

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Should James take a lump-sum pension buyout and invest the money himself?

Upon closer consideration, many people find that keeping their guaranteed pension payments leaves them better off.

Should James take a lump-sum pension buyout and invest the money himself?

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What investors need to know about changes to TD e-series Funds

TD e-Series Funds have been staples for passive index-fund investors and Canadian Couch Potato enthusiasts for two decades. Here's...

What investors need to know about changes to TD e-series Funds

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When your investment partners don’t play by the CRA’s rules

Marcus and some friends turned a profit on their investment property. Trouble is, two of them plan to keep...

When your investment partners don’t play by the CRA’s rules

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How are jointly held investment accounts taxed?

Joint ownership makes access to the investments easier by a surviving spouse, but requires diligent record-keeping while you’re both...

How are jointly held investment accounts taxed?

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Why this recession may not look like the last one 

The 2008 downturn saw a scary 50% stock selloff and scores of job losses. But one economist says whatever...

Why this recession may not look like the last one 

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Can you make a transfer from an RESP to a spouse’s RRSP?

Ralph has unused savings in a registered education savings plan, and wonders if he can move the taxable portion...

Can you make a transfer from an RESP to a spouse’s RRSP?

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The pros and cons of dividend investing

Sure, dividend income can be valuable at certain stages of life. Just don't romanticize it—or make it your everything.

The pros and cons of dividend investing

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Investing tips for expectant parents

Dario and Brianna estimate they’ll have $10,000 a year to put towards retirement savings, their child’s education or paying...

Investing tips for expectant parents

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