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Financial Planning

What is an advance care directive?

Who would make your health decisions if you couldn’t? With an advance care directive, you can choose. Read more...

What is an advance care directive?

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Are spousal and child support payments taxable?

Spousal and child support payments are taxed differently. And lump-sum payments may come with their own tax implications.

Are spousal and child support payments taxable?
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What is the CPP Survivor’s Pension? How can Canadians claim this benefit?

When a spouse loses their partner, benefits are available to them through the government, such as the CPP Survivor’s...

What is the CPP Survivor’s Pension? How can Canadians claim this benefit?
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Retirement

What are call options? Why should retirees care about them?

What are call options? Why should retirees care about them?
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GICs

How GIC returns are taxed in Canada

GIC interest rates are incredibly high—should you invest? Find out how GICs work and how GIC interest is taxed...

How GIC returns are taxed in Canada
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Can an executor borrow money to cover probate costs?

Executors have a few options when the estate has outstanding bills and no cash to cover probate fees. Find...

Can an executor borrow money to cover probate costs?
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Banking

The one inflation tool you need for your finances

The one inflation tool you need for your finances
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A Rich Life

What’s your money story?

Your money story shapes your relationship with your finances. Here’s how to examine yours, which can have a big...

What’s your money story?
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Investing

What do high interest rates mean for retirement savings?

What do high interest rates mean for retirement savings?