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Investing

What is a dividend reinvestment plan?

Using a dividend reinvestment plan can help you grow your savings faster. Here’s how to set up a DRIP.

What is a dividend reinvestment plan?

Investing

What is a capital loss?

When you sell an investment, you may experience a capital loss. Find out what this means and how you...

What is a capital loss?
A newly renovated basement that remains empty, except for an office chair and computer monitor

Real Estate

How to know if a secondary suite or basement apartment is legal—and a worthwhile investment

The potential to earn rental income sounds great, but unauthorized second units come with financial and other risks.

How to know if a secondary suite or basement apartment is legal—and a worthwhile investment

Crypto

What is crypto staking?

Crypto staking can earn you extra coins. Here’s what you should know—including whether crypto staking is taxable in Canada.

What is crypto staking?

Crypto

What is crypto mining?

Some cryptocurrencies are created through a process called “mining.” We explain how it works—and whether it’s taxable in Canada.

What is crypto mining?

Investing

What does MER mean?

The letters MER stand for management expense ratio. We break down this and how it affects your investments.

What does MER mean?
An adult man, acting as power of attorney, hugs his senior mom. He's wondering about gifting her assets while she's in a home.

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Gifting a parent’s assets using a power of attorney

As power of attorney, does it make sense to divide up a parent’s assets before their death?

Gifting a parent’s assets using a power of attorney

Taxes

What is a deemed disposition?

Find out what deemed disposition means and in what situations you may have to pay tax as a result.

What is a deemed disposition?

Real Estate

What is land transfer tax?

Are you prepared to pay land transfer tax? Find out what it means for you as a home buyer.

What is land transfer tax?