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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...

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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.

Stocks

Stock news for investors: Earnings from BlackBerry and Alimentation Couche-Tard

The latest earnings reports for Canadian investors from the cybersecurity and convenience-store giants.

TFSAs

TFSA confusion: The myths that just won’t die

The tax-free savings account is a great wealth-building tool, but it’s sadly misunderstood. Here are seven TFSA features Canadians...

Investing

Moving away from Canada? Your mutual funds can’t go with you

Here’s why mutual funds don’t travel well across international borders—and what Canadian investors can do instead.