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Real Estate

Home appraisal vs. tax assessment: What every Canadian property owner needs to know

How much is your property worth? It depends who you ask—and the answers could be tens of thousands...

Home appraisal vs. tax assessment: What every Canadian property owner needs to know
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Taxes

How the Canada GST/HST tax credit works

Curious to know if you’re eligible for a recurring credit? Discover whether this quarterly benefit could add tax-free cash...

How the Canada GST/HST tax credit works
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Retirement

RRIF and LIF withdrawal rates: Everything you need to know

Most registered retirement savings plans are eventually converted to registered retirement income funds. Here’s what to know about RRIF...

RRIF and LIF withdrawal rates: Everything you need to know
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News

Here’s how much a GST break could save first-time home buyers

First-time home buyers in Canada could save hundreds on monthly mortgage costs through the federal government’s plan to waive...

Here’s how much a GST break could save first-time home buyers

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Canadian Crypto Observer

Bitcoin soars to a new all-time high

Bitcoin hits a new all-time high above $111,000, Ethereum mounts a comeback you can’t ignore, and U.S. stablecoin regulation...

Bitcoin soars to a new all-time high
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Ask a Planner

How does a U.S.-dollar TFSA work?

If you have tax-free savings accounts in Canadian and U.S. dollars, here’s how to avoid overcontributing.

How does a U.S.-dollar TFSA work?
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Ask a Planner

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.

Is real estate the best investment for a Canadian retiree?
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Columns

Should you pay off student debt before investing?

If you want to start investing but you’ve got a Canada Student Loan or other student debt to repay,...

Should you pay off student debt before investing?

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Ask MoneySense

My three kids chose different educational paths. How do I withdraw RESP funds in a way that’s fair to them and avoids unnecessary taxes?

A Certified Financial Planner explains how RESP withdrawals and taxation can work for each of your children, regardless of...

My three kids chose different educational paths. How do I withdraw RESP funds in a way that’s fair to them and avoids unnecessary taxes?

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