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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...

What happens to my RRIF when I die?
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MoneyFlex

Canada’s $10-a-day daycare program: A guide for families

Are you looking to save money on daycare? Find out how the national child care program can help you...

Canada’s $10-a-day daycare program: A guide for families
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Taxes

The final tax return after death: How it gets done in Canada

The final tax return after death: How it gets done in Canada
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loans

Can debt collectors discuss your debt with your family members?

Can debt collectors discuss your debt with your family members?

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Estate Planning

How to leave money to your grandkids

If you’re a grandparent and want to leave money to your grandchildren, here are tips on how best to...

How to leave money to your grandkids
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Do you have to split your estate evenly between your children?

Courts in some provinces can vary the distribution of an estate and override a last will and testament. Here’s...

Do you have to split your estate evenly between your children?
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Retired Money

What’s the Rule of 30? And what does it have to do with income and retirement?

Another day, another money rule. Find out if the premise behind the book, Rule of 30, is something you...

What’s the Rule of 30? And what does it have to do with income and retirement?
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Financial Planning

Federal Election 2021: Understanding the parties’ proposals on childcare—what could they mean for your finances?

Each of the three major political parties has promised financial relief for parents with kids in daycare. Financial planners...

Federal Election 2021: Understanding the parties’ proposals on childcare—what could they mean for your finances?

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How a young family can make the best use of an insurance payout

Katie and Tom just received a tax-free, lump-sum insurance payout. They’d like advice on how to prioritize RRSPs, TFSAs,...

How a young family can make the best use of an insurance payout

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