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Estate Planning

Is the family responsible to pay the mortgage for a loved one who has passed away?

When a home owner dies with money owing on the property, the type of ownership determines who is accountable...

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How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce

When a couple separates, how does owning, transferring and dividing multiple properties affect capital gains?

Renting

Decorating with stuff you already own

Elias Blunden-Stone of The Room Editor shares the pitfalls of redecorating from scratch and the best ways to restore a...

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Can a LIRA be transferred to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario?

Moving money from a LIRA or LIF to an RRSP or RRIF can have benefits. Here’s what to consider...

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Co-ownership: Are there any tax implications if you sell part of your house to a relative?

A finance expert addresses capital gains taxes, possible tax credits, and other factors related to co-ownership of a home.

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: August 7

Do earnings matter in 2022? Will Canada follow the U.S. into a recession? Plus other fascinating market fodder.

Real Estate

Why now might be a good time to be a first-time home buyer in Alberta

Alberta is an attractive place to buy a first home. We look at what first-time buyers can expect in...

Financial Planning

“COVID made me do it”: Taking stock of pandemic money decisions

Social distancing, lockdowns and WFH compelled many of us to make big purchases and even bigger life changes. It’s...