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How spouses with joint accounts should claim capital losses

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How the self-employed can get organized

Get those receipts and documents in order—disorganization can affect your productivity and profit.

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How to calculate the taxable amount for a cashed-in whole life insurance policy

Is a whole life insurance cash value taxable? Spoiler: Yes. But find out how to calculate the taxable amount....

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Canada’s Budget 2023: What it means for you and your family

The federal government’s 2023 budget proposes a national dental care plan, a grocery rebate, changes to registered accounts, and...

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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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Should you withdraw from non-registered or TFSA investments in retirement?

When starting to draw down your investments in retirement, should you sell your non-registered or TFSA stocks, or both?

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A strategy for non-registered and TFSA accounts in retirement

Between a TFSA and non-registered accounts, what is the most tax-effective way to withdraw to fund retirement?

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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.

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Why GICs are a good addition to an RRSP or a TFSA

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