How much of a pension does a survivor receive?
A MoneySense reader asks about survivor benefits for spouses. Here’s how defined benefit and CPP survivor payments work in...
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Tax and estate planning for joint accounts
Many Canadians have questions about how accounts are transferred upon death. Here’s how it works when assets are held...
What happens to a RRIF when the account owner dies?
Find out if a RRIF goes to the beneficiaries or spouse when the holder of this registered account passes...
How to prepare for future changes in tax policy—including capital gains tax
What do changes to capital gains in Canada teach us about tax planning generally? And how should we approach...
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Can you transfer a RRIF to a TFSA—and what are the tax implications?
Canadians can transfer some registered accounts without withdrawing funds. What happens when you want to transfer a RRIF to...
How real estate is taxed during a separation or divorce
A couple owned two properties, and each person is taking one as part of their separation. What are the...
Women and money: Taking control of your personal finances
Stats show that many high-performing women leave money decisions to their partners—why is that?
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...
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Are spousal and child support payments taxable?
Spousal and child support payments are taxed differently. And lump-sum payments may come with their own tax implications.