Investing

Individual vs. joint investment accounts: What every couple should know

Non-registered accounts held individually can lead to frozen funds and probate fees. Learn how joint accounts can protect your...

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“We’re well off in retirement. How can we pay less tax?”

A financial planner explains some tax-saving strategies that Canadian retirees may not have thought of.

Insurance

Do you need long-term care insurance?

More and more Canadians require hands-on personal care in their declining years, but few plan ahead for it. Here...

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“I inherited my husband’s TFSA. Does that affect my contribution room?”

It matters how you designate a spouse on your TFSA should you die before they do. Successor holders get...

Banking

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How can couples avoid capital gains tax on property in Canada?

A MoneySense reader asks what tax and probate implications she might face if she inherits a rental property held...

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Tax implications of giving your spouse money to invest

A MoneySense reader wants to give money to his spouse to invest. Can he avoid Canada’s income attribution rules?

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How is investment income taxed in Canada?

A MoneySense reader wants input on the tax implications of her investment withdrawals, but she can’t get a straight...

News

Low-fee laggard RBC Direct Investing adopts commission-free ETFs

RBC Direct Investing has introduced commission-free trades on 50 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from partner iShares.