Term life insurance for couples—should you apply jointly?
Protect each other (and your kids) from financial hardship by applying jointly for life insurance for couples.
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Should you loan money to someone who is house rich and cash poor?
Loaning money to someone who is house rich and cash poor requires some consideration. Even when it involves family....
How does a spousal RRSP withdrawal work?
Who can claim an RRSP withdrawal as income—the contributor or the spouse—and when it’s best to take any money...
Five money fears from childhood—and how to overcome them
The feelings you associated with finances when you were a kid probably still affect you today, but there are...
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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 to choose the right insurance
Tara isn’t sure if mortgage, life or disability insurance is the right way to go for her and her...