“We’re well off in retirement. How can we pay less tax?”
A financial planner explains some tax-saving strategies that Canadian retirees may not have thought of.
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TFSA confusion: The myths that just won’t die
The tax-free savings account is a great wealth-building tool, but it’s sadly misunderstood. Here are seven TFSA features Canadians...
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How to manage your tax withholding in retirement
Canadians accustomed to annual tax refunds may be surprised to owe tax in retirement and have government benefits clawed...