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Tax implications of making transfers between registered accounts

When transferring money from LIRA to a LIF and RRSP, would that result in being taxed twice?

Tax implications of making transfers between registered accounts

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Should retirees pay off their mortgages with investments?

A bank advisor tells a just-retired Canadian that using investments to pay off a mortgage is not a good...

Should retirees pay off their mortgages with investments?
A woman at home, sitting on the floor in her living room, wondering if she should pay off her mortgage or invest in RRSPs.

Mortgages

Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?

Does it make sense to put some extra cash into an RRSP or use it to help pay off...

Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?
Son moves into rental condo that he owns with his parents. They wonder if they owe capital gains.

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When your child moves into your rental property: Capital gains and how to claim principal residence exemption

When an adult child moves into their parents’ rental property, the family should be clear on a few things,...

When your child moves into your rental property: Capital gains and how to claim principal residence exemption

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Could a line of credit impact my mortgage application?

Could a line of credit impact my mortgage application?
A man reads documents about his TFSA and other investments at work, as he plans his retirement.

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A strategy for non-registered and TFSA accounts in retirement

Between a TFSA and non-registered accounts, what is the most tax-effective way to withdraw to fund retirement?

A strategy for non-registered and TFSA accounts in retirement

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Is an RRSP loan a good idea?

Depending on which tax bracket you’re in and whether you have other debt, you might be better off simply...

Is an RRSP loan a good idea?
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“Why do I need a financial plan?”

“Why do I need a financial plan?”

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An adult man, acting as power of attorney, hugs his senior mom. He's wondering about gifting her assets while she's in a home.

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Gifting a parent’s assets using a power of attorney

As power of attorney, does it make sense to divide up a parent’s assets before their death?

Gifting a parent’s assets using a power of attorney

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