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Should you consider using joint accounts to avoid probate?

Would listing Laurel as her aging mother’s joint account holder simplify management of her mother’s affairs if she is...

Should you consider using joint accounts to avoid probate?

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COVID-19 financial support for working seniors

You may still qualify for the federal government’s CERB payments, even if you collect CPP and OAS.

COVID-19 financial support for working seniors

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The basics of starting your own business

Looking to earn some money through self-employment or a side hustle? Here’s what to know about the setup and...

The basics of starting your own business
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What should retirees do with their investments amid COVID-19?

With North American stock markets down more than 30% from their recent highs, Canadians who are retired or close...

What should retirees do with their investments amid COVID-19?

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Planning for the (potential) costs of long-term care

Insuring against a potential expense that could range from nothing to hundreds of thousands of dollars, and could happen...

Planning for the (potential) costs of long-term care

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Do you have too many shares in one company?

Anyone who has a single stock that makes up more than 5% to 10% of their investment portfolio should...

Do you have too many shares in one company?
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Should you buy health insurance in retirement?

Most people have health insurance coverage during their working years, but their employer picks up at least some of...

Should you buy health insurance in retirement?
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How to make sense of contradictory investment advice

Nat’s looking for help deciding which strategy truly is best: buy and hold for the long term, or sell...

How to make sense of contradictory investment advice

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How does income from a rental property create RRSP contribution room?

And, perhaps more importantly, should Jerry, who’s retired, claim RRSP deductions or the capital cost allowance, to reduce his...

How does income from a rental property create RRSP contribution room?

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