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How to carry back a capital loss for a tax refund

Let’s look at the rules and restrictions around carrying back a capital loss, as well as three things to...

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Should you sell investments at a loss to pay off debt?

When paying a high interest rate on debt, does it make sense to sell investments that have fallen before...

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Why actor Isabel Kanaan says overnight success and wealth are similar

Finances can be serious stuff, but this comedic actor shares about her first job, buying her home with her...

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Making sense of the markets this week: January 14, 2024

What asset classes did best last year? Short sellers lose their shirts, Canadian housing market refuses to go down,...

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ETFs and RESPs: It’s always a good time to invest in education

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Where should working retirees put extra income: A TFSA or an RRSP?

Working Canadian retirees may look at CPP and OAS as extra income. Is putting that money in a TFSA...

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How does a TFSA work?

A tax-free savings account should really be called a tax-free investment account—because it allows you to hold not only savings,...

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Making sense of the markets this week: January 7, 2024

Kyle’s predictions for 2024: TSX will thrash S&P 500, Biden will win (barely), inflation will fall, Canadian economic growth...

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The tax implications for Canadians selling foreign real estate

How are Canadians taxed on foreign property? Find out if you should report the sale on your tax return...