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Are you entitled to anything when your ex-spouse dies?

Ginette wonders if she can claim survivor benefits although she and her late former husband were no longer together. 

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Making sense of the markets this week: July 5, 2021

Why investors should pay attention to the CAPE ratio; an easy way to beat the TSX; young investors' attitudes...

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Enhancing your equity income with ETFs

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Using ETFs to protect against inflation

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What happens to real estate when a spouse dies and property isn’t held jointly? 

Barb’s mother is living in a house that was owned by her deceased father, and remains in the name...

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Introducing Money Matters—a new video series from MoneySense

MoneySense partners share their answers to questions that we hope will inspire and inform Canadians about their personal finances.

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Making sense of the markets this week: June 28

Has monetary policy led to a taper tantrum? Plus, Canadian stocks look great next to their U.S. counterparts, how...

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Questions about real estate, family, finances and more

Three situations: Renovating a cottage to build an inheritance, adding names to a property and understanding capital gains. And...

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A guide to spousal RRSPs for married and common-law partners

There are benefits, but also potential pitfalls, to beware of when considering contributions to your spouse or partner’s registered...