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Selling

Avoiding Canadian tax on U.S. property

Sonja and her spouse are splitting their assets. Can she claim a U.S. property as her principal residence?

Avoiding Canadian tax on U.S. property

Financial Planning

Is an RRSP worth it if you’re retiring abroad?

It makes sense from a tax perspective but might make investing a hassle

Is an RRSP worth it if you’re retiring abroad?

Real Estate

Why the Feds are afraid of expanding the Home Buyers’ Plan

High house prices are a key reason

Why the Feds are afraid of expanding the Home Buyers’ Plan

Ask MoneySense

How to report capital gains tax owed on gifted shares

Ask a MoneySense expert, with the added wrinkle: What if you're a U.S. citizen

How to report capital gains tax owed on gifted shares
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Ask MoneySense

I’m moving investments to an online broker. Will they cover my fees?

It often comes down to how big your balance is. But be sure to shop around and beware the...

I’m moving investments to an online broker. Will they cover my fees?

Columns

Yes, advisors CAN be worth the money

We're biased to low-fee investing but there are times an advisor is a good investment

Yes, advisors CAN be worth the money

Buying

Realtors want you to be able to raid your RRSP to buy your kid a house

This ‘remarkably stupid’ idea would drive home prices further out of reach, experts warn

Realtors want you to be able to raid your RRSP to buy your kid a house
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Debt

When using RRSP money for debt is a bad idea

You may have to withdraw twice the amount you owe

When using RRSP money for debt is a bad idea

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Should we tap our nest egg to invest or pay down debt?

Bruce Sellery answers your questions — and the ones you don't ask

Should we tap our nest egg to invest or pay down debt?