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How to calculate the taxable amount for a cashed-in whole life insurance policy

Is a whole life insurance cash value taxable? Spoiler: Yes. But find out how to calculate the taxable amount....

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Selling stocks at a loss in a TFSA: What it means for your contribution room

Before holding speculative stocks in a TFSA, consider what reporting a capital loss means for your contribution room going...

Financial Planning

Canada’s Budget 2023: What it means for you and your family

The federal government’s 2023 budget proposes a national dental care plan, a grocery rebate, changes to registered accounts, and...

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What happens to my RRIF when I die?

Here’s how to leave assets in your RRIF account to your spouse, common-law partner, children, grandkids or other beneficiaries—and...

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For Canadians living abroad, is it worth investing in foreign ETFs?

Canadians with extra savings overseas may wish to invest in foreign ETFs. However, there may be alternatives with less...

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How to have the most tax-efficient retirement income plan

Should you plan your retirement savings around paying the least amount of taxes? Find out the implications and the...

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Compound interest calculator: How to use one and how interest grows

Watch your money grow—or calculate how much money you will owe in total—with the MoneySense compound interest calculator. Here’s...

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