Estate Planning

How important are wills and estate planning for Canadians?

Learn from an estate administrator exactly what Canadian families should do right now to avoid headaches later.

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Financial planning in your 70s

Be mindful of these money concerns, even after retirement. 

Financial Planning

Women and money: Taking control of your personal finances

Stats show that many high-performing women leave money decisions to their partners—why is that?

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What happens to my RRIF when I die?

Here’s how to leave assets in your RRIF account to your spouse, common-law partner, children, grandkids or other beneficiaries—and...

Financial Planning

How financial and estate planning can reduce money stress for women

Have you talked to your partner and parents about making a will and other end-of-life decisions?

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What happens to your debt when you die

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Who to name as executor when family members aren’t an option

It’s not always possible or beneficial to name a family member or close friend as executor in your will....

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Can an executor borrow money to cover probate costs?

Executors have a few options when the estate has outstanding bills and no cash to cover probate fees. Find...

My MoneySense

“My first experience of buyer’s remorse has guided my spending ever since”

Financial journalist and podcaster Kerry K. Taylor shares her early financial lessons and regrets, and how a past recession...