Taxes

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

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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...

Ask a Planner

When should you withdraw money from your corporation to invest?

Is taking money out of a corporation to invest in RRSPs, TFSAs and real estate a good decision? What...

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.

Real Estate

Should you buy real estate through a corporation?

It can make sense to purchase rental or vacation properties through a corporation, but often it's simpler—and less risky...

Ask a Planner

Will you make money on your rental property?

Rental real estate has been a great investment for many Canadians. But how do you assess whether yours is...

Columns

Housing affordability: What happens when lower home prices take on higher borrowing costs?

Borrowing costs are increasing as Canada experiences the fastest drop in home prices since the 1980s. Have we reached...

Real Estate

What happens when a buyer backs out of a real estate deal?

Signing a purchase agreement and then failing to close can have serious financial consequences—and courts don’t take it lightly....

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...