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Estate Planning

Canadian parents with their adult children, having a good time, spending money on a dinner, knowing they have money in the estate for their adult kids. Is life insurance the answer?

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Do retirees need life insurance?

A Certified Financial Planner looks at the different strategies to ask your own advisor: Is life insurance the answer?

Do retirees need life insurance?

Estate Planning

How to stop procrastinating and cross two major money moves off your list

In this excerpt from Wealthier, authors Daniel R. Solin and Mark McGrath offer practical tips on estate and financial...

How to stop procrastinating and cross two major money moves off your list
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Estate Planning

Embracing the Swedish death cleaning trend

Swedish death cleaning is catching on in Canada. Learn how it can help you save money, simplify estate planning...

Embracing the Swedish death cleaning trend

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How is a non-registered account taxed upon death?

Here’s a primer for Canadians planning for the tax payable on a non-registered account at death, including capital gains...

How is a non-registered account taxed upon death?

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Inheritances can strain sibling relationships—how to make estate planning smoother

Communication is key to ensuring an inheritance doesn’t cause friction between siblings. Follow these tips to avoid conflicts in...

Inheritances can strain sibling relationships—how to make estate planning smoother

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How does a spouse’s death impact your TFSA contribution room?

A tax-free savings account inherited from a spouse is subject to special treatment. Here’s how it may impact the...

How does a spouse’s death impact your TFSA contribution room?

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Should you take extra RRIF withdrawals to increase your estate?

Contrary to the conventional advice, taking more than the minimum RRIF withdrawal can at times save tax on your...

Should you take extra RRIF withdrawals to increase your estate?
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What type of financial advisor do you need?

If you’re looking for a financial advisor or planner, learning about their credentials can help you choose the right...

What type of financial advisor do you need?

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Estate planning for singles—is a trust company the answer?

Canadians with no children or siblings must consider estate planning alternatives. Here’s why trust companies can be a good...

Estate planning for singles—is a trust company the answer?

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