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Do you pay capital gains tax when separating or divorcing?

Concerned about the potential capital gains tax implications of a principal residence after a relationship breakdown?

Do you pay capital gains tax when separating or divorcing?
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TFSAs & RRIFs: What’s the difference between beneficiaries, successor holders and successor annuitants?

A Certified Financial Planner helps a reader understand these titles, the differences and which one is best.

TFSAs & RRIFs: What’s the difference between beneficiaries, successor holders and successor annuitants?
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Taxes

I’m a victim of CERB fraud—years later, I’m still dealing with the tax implications

Working through a tax discrepancy with the CRA shouldn’t be difficult, but my experience tells a different story. Here’s...

I’m a victim of CERB fraud—years later, I’m still dealing with the tax implications
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RRSPs

CPP vs RRSP: Can you transfer your CPP to an RRSP?

Is it possible to transfer CPP to an RRSP? The answer is a quick one, but there’s more to...

CPP vs RRSP: Can you transfer your CPP to an RRSP?
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How to open an RDSP

An RDSP helps adults and children with disabilities save for the future. Here’s what you need to know about...

How to open an RDSP

Real Estate

How the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive works

Everything you need to know about the program, from the eligibility rules to what happens if you sell your...

How the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive works
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Retirement

Has the pandemic ended the dream of retiring abroad?

Still want to retire abroad? The pandemic has made its impact on retirement plans, but some say it can...

Has the pandemic ended the dream of retiring abroad?
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Investing

How GICs can help you save for your short-term goals

How GICs can help you save for your short-term goals
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Taxes

When taxes are due—and other things to know about your 2021 income taxes

When are taxes due? Any new tax deductions for Canadians? To help you do file your 2021 income taxes,...

When taxes are due—and other things to know about your 2021 income taxes