Is now the time for retirees to sell stocks and buy GICs?
Many people near or in retirement are worried about stock market volatility. Does it ever make sense to put...
How do the RRSP contribution carry-forward rules work?
What are the rules about RRSP carry forwards? Should you ever defer deducting a contribution?
Registered or non-registered GICs: Which should you buy?
GICs offer investors safety and flexibility. Here’s what to consider when deciding whether to hold your GICs in registered...
How GIC interest rates work
Find out what factors affect GIC rates and how to buy these low-risk investments.
Yes, a cottage is an investment property—here’s how to minimize capital gains tax
Should you “invest” in a cottage? And if you do, what happens when you sell it, give it away...
Why is booze so expensive in Canada?
Making, let alone serving, alcoholic beverages is an invariably complex manufacturing process that’s affected by cost inflation from all...
Can I sell my cottage tax-free?
Is there a tax exemption for capital gains? No, but find out how to allocate your principal residence exemption...
Inheriting cottage and the capital gains implications
Jill's late husband left her a cottage. What happens if she transfers ownership to her stepchildren?
Reducing capital gains on a cottage
With planning and the right documents, the capital gains tax owing on a family cottage can be lowered. Here...