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Is real estate the best investment for a Canadian retiree?

I had three meetings this past week with Canadian clients where I challenged their real estate strategies. Here’s why.

Education Money

The top 5 questions about RESPs

What can an RESP be used for? What’s the best strategy for RESP withdrawals? Embark’s CEO answers these common...

RESPs

How much money does the government contribute to an RESP?

Government grants are one of the biggest reasons why Canadians open registered education savings plans for their kids. Here’s...

Financial literacy

How do I teach my kid to save an allowance?

Kids learn their money habits, in large part, from their parents. Here’s how I’m helping my daughter learn to...

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What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds

RESPs often fall short of funding a child’s full education, but sometimes an account holder ends up with unused...

News

New tipping rules in Quebec aim to make things easier for customers

Quebec has new rules for tipping in restaurants and for price labelling in grocery and convenience stores.

Banking

TFSAs, RRSPs and FHSAs: 10 things you might not know

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How the Liberals’ re-election impacts RRIFs, taxes and more

The party’s platform proposals may impact RRIF minimum withdrawals, income tax and more. Here’s how Canadians can plan for...

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