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Financial priorities for the new year

January is a good time to review your investments, tax and debt management planning. Here’s how to get started.

Financial priorities for the new year

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Unconventional ways of investing in a family RESP

Surprise: a lump-sum contribution is likely to result in more money, even though you forgo government grants. Plus, reassurance...

Unconventional ways of investing in a family RESP

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RESP investing for busy parents

Saving for your child’s post-secondary education—and taking advantage of government grants—is common sense. But many parents feel too overwhelmed...

RESP investing for busy parents

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Separation and divorce: How do we split up our investments?

When a relationship breaks down, there are tax implications arising from the division of investment assets. 

Separation and divorce: How do we split up our investments?

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The best ways to help kids financially

You don’t have to be rich to give children a good start in life. Here are six strategies to...

The best ways to help kids financially

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How to protect family RESPs from being raided

Morley is concerned about the education savings he’s putting aside for his son's twin boys. What happens if their...

How to protect family RESPs from being raided

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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,...

How a young family can make the best use of an insurance payout

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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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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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