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Converting a segregated fund to a RRIF

If you hold a segregated fund and want to convert it to a registered retirement income fund, this is...

Converting a segregated fund to a RRIF
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Retired Money

CDRs vs US blue-chip stocks: Which makes more sense for Canadian investors

ADRs can be attractive, but here’s a case for CDRs for Canadians—plus a warning for tax time.

CDRs vs US blue-chip stocks: Which makes more sense for Canadian investors

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Calculating expected returns on the sale of real estate

Yan is selling his home and wants to know how to price it to ensure he turns a profit.

Calculating expected returns on the sale of real estate
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Retired Money

Do inflation-linked bonds make sense in an era of rising interest rates?

The risks and rewards of investing in TIPS, RRBs and the ETFs that hold them.

Do inflation-linked bonds make sense in an era of rising interest rates?
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Corporate investments for retirees

Retired with cash and investments in a corporation, and wondering how to withdraw with minimal tax implications?

Corporate investments for retirees
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RRSPs

How does a spousal RRSP withdrawal work?

Who can claim an RRSP withdrawal as income—the contributor or the spouse—and when it’s best to take any money...

How does a spousal RRSP withdrawal work?
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The process of unlocking a LIRA account in Canada

What can you do? What can’t you do? Let’s clarify some conflicting online information about locked-in retirement accounts.

The process of unlocking a LIRA account in Canada
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How to choose an ETF
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Mutual Funds

Converting mutual funds: The benefits, the risks and the costs

How to deal with DSC fees when redeeming mutual funds and find out if it’s worth paying the fees....

Converting mutual funds: The benefits, the risks and the costs