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How can couples avoid capital gains tax on property in Canada?

A MoneySense reader asks what tax and probate implications she might face if she inherits a rental property held...

How can couples avoid capital gains tax on property in Canada?
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Do you need that bank mutual fund? Maybe not

A quarter of Ontario mutual fund dealers say customers were sold unneeded products.

Do you need that bank mutual fund? Maybe not
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Mutual funds vs. ETFs: What you need to know to decide what investment works for you

Both mutual funds and ETFs have their place, and the right one for you comes down to your financial...

Mutual funds vs. ETFs: What you need to know to decide what investment works for you
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Tax implications of giving your spouse money to invest

A MoneySense reader wants to give money to his spouse to invest. Can he avoid Canada’s income attribution rules?

Tax implications of giving your spouse money to invest

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How is investment income taxed in Canada?

A MoneySense reader wants input on the tax implications of her investment withdrawals, but she can’t get a straight...

How is investment income taxed in Canada?
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Investing

Moving away from Canada? Your mutual funds can’t go with you

Here’s why mutual funds don’t travel well across international borders—and what Canadian investors can do instead.

Moving away from Canada? Your mutual funds can’t go with you
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ETFs

Demand for active ETFs is growing among Canadian investors

Low costs, potential gains and other factors are attracting investors in Canada to actively managed exchange-traded funds.

Demand for active ETFs is growing among Canadian investors
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Investing

Private equity, private debt and more alternative investments: Should you invest?

Why private investments in Canada are booming right now and what you should know about them.

Private equity, private debt and more alternative investments: Should you invest?

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What happens when you can’t manage your investments anymore?

Your kids believe it’s time for someone else to manage your money, but you’re used to doing it on...

What happens when you can’t manage your investments anymore?

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