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Triggering losses by transferring investments to a TFSA

Stavros is worried that contributing an investment in kind to his TFSA will trigger the “superficial loss rule.” 

Triggering losses by transferring investments to a TFSA
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RESPs

How do RESPs work, and what’s the best way to fund them?

An RESP is one of the best ways to save for a child’s education. Compare three ways to fund...

How do RESPs work, and what’s the best way to fund them?
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A strategy for non-registered and TFSA accounts in retirement

Between a TFSA and non-registered accounts, what is the most tax-effective way to withdraw to fund retirement?

A strategy for non-registered and TFSA accounts in retirement
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Retirement

3 ways to recession-proof your RRIF

3 ways to recession-proof your RRIF

Investing

What is a yield curve?

A yield curve is a graph that shows the relationship between bond yields and terms to maturity. Could it...

What is a yield curve?

Life Insurance

What is whole life insurance?

Whole life insurance is one of the life insurance options available in Canada. Is it right for you? Find...

What is whole life insurance?

Investing

What is technical analysis?

How do Canadian investors know when to buy? Technical analysis can help. Find out what technical analysis is in...

What is technical analysis?

ETFs

What is a swap-based ETF?

Swap-based ETFs are built differently than other kinds of ETFs. How differently? Learn how they work in the MoneySense...

What is a swap-based ETF?

Investing

What are stocks?

Do you have voting rights when you own a stock? It depends. Learn about different types of stocks in...

What are stocks?