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When does the “plus 1” rule apply to a principal residence? 

There are tax implications to inheriting a second property. But in certain circumstances, you can have two principal residences...

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Making sense of the markets this week: January 22, 2023

Inflation comes down—gold goes up, banks earn money no matter the direction, and Netflix retains the streaming heavyweight title.

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: January 15, 2023

Retail inventory glut continues, the eye-opening data on future U.S. versus Canadian debt, why our oil isn’t worth as...

Taxes

The final tax return after death: How it gets done in Canada

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Making sense of the markets this week: January 8, 2023

As historically bad a year as it was, 2022 comes to a close, and should you wait for the...

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: January 1, 2023

An investor’s look into the crystal ball shows inflation, war and a recession for 2023. But, other than that,...

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: December 25, 2022

Sector returns for the year and a look back at some key posts in 2022; plus, an inflation reading...

Stocks

2022’s year in review: The financial highs, lows and what’s in store for 2023

A recap of the ups and downs investors and the markets dealt with in 2022 and a hint of...

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Is now the time for a long-term investor to abandon stocks?

It’s been a difficult year for stock investors. Should you move into GICs or mortgage funds to invest for...