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Investing

An update on the Hot Potato

Who says Couch Potato portfolios are boring? Norm Rothery's spicy twist on the popular strategy has been effective, but...

An update on the Hot Potato

Financial Planning

The value of independent financial advice

The role of your advisor is a lot like a General Manager for a hockey team

The value of independent financial advice

Retirement

Stretch your retirement nest egg

Try a balanced approach with early withdrawals to pay less tax

Stretch your retirement nest egg
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Real Estate

Is Calgary the next hot spot for foreign buyers?

Prices are incredibly cheap compared to Toronto and Vancouver

Is Calgary the next hot spot for foreign buyers?

Investing

How to invest a $50,000 inheritance

Here's the best thing to do with a windfall right now

How to invest a $50,000 inheritance

Taxes

How to get the most out of the capital gains exemption

Not everyone qualifies for the lifetime capital gains exemption, but there are other options

How to get the most out of the capital gains exemption
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RRIFs

Ways to reduce taxable income in retirement

Larry has more money saved than he can possibly spend. He wants a RRIF strategy to cut taxes

Ways to reduce taxable income in retirement
Charbonneau - TFSA

Investing

A TFSA strategy in need of diversification

The Charbonneaus are unwavering with a simple strategy that's paying dividends, but it has risks

A TFSA strategy in need of diversification
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Financial Planning

What to do if you don’t trust the executor of a will

This reader thinks her brother will keep everything from their parents' will.

What to do if you don’t trust the executor of a will