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Don’t get stuck on financial advice that doesn’t ring true

Financial experts debunk old money myths and offer advice that many Canadians might find more helpful today.

Don’t get stuck on financial advice that doesn’t ring true
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Should you claim your common-law partner on your taxes?

Changing your status to common-law has an impact on your tax return and government benefits. Here’s how to know...

Should you claim your common-law partner on your taxes?
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“Where do we pay income tax if we retire abroad?”

“Where do we pay income tax if we retire abroad?”
2023 tax forms

Taxes

Tax changes to know about for 2023, from home offices to house flipping

Let’s review the big changes to be aware of this tax filing season.

Tax changes to know about for 2023, from home offices to house flipping

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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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Investing

What is a non-registered account and how does it work?

Find out what non-registered accounts are, how they compare to registered accounts and which investments are best for non-registered...

What is a non-registered account and how does it work?
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Top financial innovations of the last 25 years

MoneySense was born 25 years ago. This list of 25 financial innovations shows how much personal finance has changed...

Top financial innovations of the last 25 years

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What to do if you overcontributed to your RRSP

If you’ve accidentally overcontributed to your RRSP, you may pay a tax penalty. Here are your options for promptly...

What to do if you overcontributed to your RRSP

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Work-from-home tax credit: What Canadians can claim for 2023

The flat-rate home-office expense deduction is no longer available for 2023. But eligible employees who work from home can...

Work-from-home tax credit: What Canadians can claim for 2023

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