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Converting a segregated fund to a RRIF

If you hold a segregated fund and want to convert it to a registered retirement income fund, this is...

Converting a segregated fund to a RRIF
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What are the fees for becoming a joint tenant on a parent’s property?

In becoming a joint tenant, what are the costs associated with it? What impact would a death have on...

What are the fees for becoming a joint tenant on a parent’s property?
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Debt

Will credit card debt affect my mortgage application?

Will credit card debt affect my mortgage application?
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My MoneySense

Duane Ledgister’s tips on distractions for investors, the value of volunteering and more

In this installment of My MoneySense, the vice president and portfolio manager at Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital...

Duane Ledgister’s tips on distractions for investors, the value of volunteering and more
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Financial Planning

How financial advisors can help at different life stages

Whether you’re a newlywed or looking forward to retirement, a financial advisor can help you plan for a healthy...

How financial advisors can help at different life stages
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When can you claim medical expenses on your tax return

After you pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses, what should you do with the receipts? Find out if you can...

When can you claim medical expenses on your tax return

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Capital gains on subdivided land, and HST on vacant land

For property that you can subdivide, you can sell some of the land and build a house on the...

Capital gains on subdivided land, and HST on vacant land
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Real Estate

Principal residence exemption on death and capital gains with joint tenancy

There are rules around capital gains on the sale of joint property in Canada. But how does death affect...

Principal residence exemption on death and capital gains with joint tenancy
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What happens to your TFSA when you die

This is how a TFSA gets distributed in the event of a death, plus, info on making sure it...

What happens to your TFSA when you die