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The process of unlocking a LIRA account in Canada

What can you do? What can’t you do? Let’s clarify some conflicting online information about locked-in retirement accounts.

The process of unlocking a LIRA account in Canada
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CPP vs RRSP: Can you transfer your CPP to an RRSP?

Is it possible to transfer CPP to an RRSP? The answer is a quick one, but there’s more to...

CPP vs RRSP: Can you transfer your CPP to an RRSP?
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What’s involved with an owner withdrawal of cash from a corporation

Linda is approaching retirement with cash in her corporation. She wonders how to withdraw it before or after retirement.

What’s involved with an owner withdrawal of cash from a corporation
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Do RRIF beneficiaries pay tax?

Is it possible to avoid tax as a RRIF beneficiary? Find out if timing could be an issue, as...

Do RRIF beneficiaries pay tax?

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Should you take RRSP withdrawals to pay down debt?

With a partner out of work, this reader is considering a RRSP withdrawal to try to reduce her mortgage...

Should you take RRSP withdrawals to pay down debt?
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Reasons to consider early RRSP and RRIF withdrawals

I get a lot of reader-submitted questions about early RRSP and RRIF withdrawals and how much to take out....

Reasons to consider early RRSP and RRIF withdrawals
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Asset location: Where to hold investments for tax savings

Investments are taxed differently. Readjusting your asset location (stocks, bonds and funds in the right accounts) can save you...

Asset location: Where to hold investments for tax savings
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Transferring employer pensions to LIRAs, LIFs and RRSPs

Can you take it with you? After quitting his job, Andrew wants to know if he can transfer that...

Transferring employer pensions to LIRAs, LIFs and RRSPs

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Home buyers: How large should your down payment be?

Is it best to maximize your down payment on a house or condo purchase, or keep some money to...

Home buyers: How large should your down payment be?

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