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family finances

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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....

Should you loan money to someone who is house rich and cash poor?
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RRSPs

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...

How does a spousal RRSP withdrawal work?
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Financial literacy

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...

Five money fears from childhood—and how to overcome them

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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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Insurance

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...

How to choose the right insurance

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