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Estate Planning

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Estate Planning

Medical assistance in dying: Thoughtful planning at end of life

Medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada involves more than eligibility. Understand how financial planning, powers of attorney, and...

Medical assistance in dying: Thoughtful planning at end of life
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Estate Planning

What if you cross the rainbow bridge first? Why you should set up a pet trust

A pet trust can ensure your furry friend is cared for if you die first. Here’s how Canadians are...

What if you cross the rainbow bridge first? Why you should set up a pet trust

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Estate Planning

Don’t inherit a crisis: How to manage a parent’s debt before they pass

Learn how to protect your family from inherited debt, unexpected taxes, and estate pitfalls. Experts share tips on wills,...

Don’t inherit a crisis: How to manage a parent’s debt before they pass
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Retirement

Canadians fear a tougher road to retirement—and plan to help their kids along the way

Most Canadians say saving for retirement will be harder than it was for their parents, with many expecting to...

Canadians fear a tougher road to retirement—and plan to help their kids along the way

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How to ensure your kids can keep your house when you die

A MoneySense reader wants to pre-fund the ongoing expenses for her house to make it easier for her kids...

How to ensure your kids can keep your house when you die

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What’s more important: your wealth or your legacy?

Different retirement income strategies using registered accounts produce different outcomes. You must pick your priorities.

What’s more important: your wealth or your legacy?

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Taxes halved their inheritance. Could anything be done?

Ontario heirs face a huge tax bill after their parents’ deaths—highlighting the importance of planning ahead to reduce taxes...

Taxes halved their inheritance. Could anything be done?

Retirement

How to plan for old age when you don’t have kids

More and more Canadians are entering their golden years without grown children to help out should they lose their...

How to plan for old age when you don’t have kids

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“I inherited my husband’s TFSA. Does that affect my contribution room?”

It matters how you designate a spouse on your TFSA should you die before they do. Successor holders get...

“I inherited my husband’s TFSA. Does that affect my contribution room?”

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