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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...

How is investment income taxed in Canada?
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Retirement

RRIF and LIF withdrawal rates: Everything you need to know

Most registered retirement savings plans are eventually converted to registered retirement income funds. Here’s what to know about RRIF...

RRIF and LIF withdrawal rates: Everything you need to know

Retired Money

Retirement planning advice for people who don’t use an advisor

Retirement Club for Canadians offers a sounding board and resources for people who manage retirement finance all on their...

Retirement planning advice for people who don’t use an advisor

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Should I use retirement savings to pay off credit card debt?

Should I use retirement savings to pay off credit card debt?

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Should we draw down my spouse’s RRIF faster?

The benefits of depleting savings to avoid estate taxes depends on many variables. But if you live a decade...

Should we draw down my spouse’s RRIF faster?

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How to allocate a RRIF for secure income in retirement

Should you hold equities? Fixed income? An annuity? Or all three? Financial advisors debate the options in today’s “tariffied”...

How to allocate a RRIF for secure income in retirement
Seniors estate planning

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Should I draw down my RRIF to avoid estate taxes?

Yes, your estate will pay a high rate of tax on your RRIF when you die. But it usually...

Should I draw down my RRIF to avoid estate taxes?

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Can you make RRSP contributions after age 71?

Here’s why you might see an RRSP deduction limit on your notice of assessment, even when you’ve already converted...

Can you make RRSP contributions after age 71?

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Retired Money

How to make sure you have enough money to fund your RRIF withdrawals

Once you start RRIFing, how do you make sure you have enough cash, and should you dial down risk?

How to make sure you have enough money to fund your RRIF withdrawals

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