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Can you make a transfer from an RESP to a spouse’s RRSP?

Ralph has unused savings in a registered education savings plan, and wonders if he can move the taxable portion...

Can you make a transfer from an RESP to a spouse’s RRSP?

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What are the tax implications of donating land?

Donating, rather than selling, could be a way to put money back in your pocket in the form of...

What are the tax implications of donating land?

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What is wealth insurance?

Charles wants to know if he should consider buying wealth insurance in order to maximize the after-tax value of...

What is wealth insurance?

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Gifting real estate to your adult children

Consider the impact of potential capital gains tax, what might happen to the property if your child gets divorced...

Gifting real estate to your adult children

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“Should I loan investments or money to my spouse?”

The idea is to split income, following Canada Revenue Agency guidelines, so the family pays less tax overall.

“Should I loan investments or money to my spouse?”

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Should you opt in to a group RRSP?

If your employer offers a matching contribution, you get an automatic return on investment that would be tough to...

Should you opt in to a group RRSP?

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Should partners combine their finances before marriage?

Mathew wants to help his girlfriend kickstart an investing plan. Is gifting money for her TFSA a good idea?

Should partners combine their finances before marriage?

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Should you use your RRSP to fund a later-in-life university degree?

At 58, Agatha plans to pursue a master’s degree. Should she use tap into her retirement savings to fund...

Should you use your RRSP to fund a later-in-life university degree?

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Moving to the U.S.? Here’s what to do with your Canadian investments

Set to start a new job south of the border, Justin will need to consider that registered and non-registered...

Moving to the U.S.? Here’s what to do with your Canadian investments

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