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Can you decline or step down as power of attorney in Canada?

Power of attorney compensation can be high, but the role can be a lot of work. Here’s what happens...

Can you decline or step down as power of attorney in Canada?

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How RRIF withdrawals work when you have multiple registered accounts

Canadians must begin taking RRIF withdrawals the year after converting an RRSP. What happens if you convert only part...

How RRIF withdrawals work when you have multiple registered accounts
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Do retirees need life insurance?

A Certified Financial Planner looks at the different strategies to ask your own advisor: Is life insurance the answer?

Do retirees need life insurance?

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How to reduce foreign exchange costs using Norbert’s Gambit

Converting between U.S. and Canadian dollars can be costly. This technique can reduce the cost from 2% or more...

How to reduce foreign exchange costs using Norbert’s Gambit

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How to use FHSA and RRSP withdrawals for a home down payment in Canada

First-time home buyers in Canada can pull from savings in registered accounts to fund their down payment. Here’s how...

How to use FHSA and RRSP withdrawals for a home down payment in Canada
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How your net income gets calculated for tax and OAS

To minimize taxes and maximize benefits, learn the difference between deductions, credits and other forms of tax relief by...

How your net income gets calculated for tax and OAS

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What Canada’s deferred capital gains tax change means for your taxes

The federal government has made a last-minute change to its capital gains inclusion rate increase. However, other tax changes...

What Canada’s deferred capital gains tax change means for your taxes

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CPP for non-residents of Canada: How to apply, report pension income and more

A Certified Financial Planner explains how the CPP process works for a non-resident of Canada and if a return...

CPP for non-residents of Canada: How to apply, report pension income and more

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Can seniors claim home renos on a tax return? If so, which ones?

Canadian seniors may be eligible for a tax credit on safety-related home renovations. Let’s look at the credits available...

Can seniors claim home renos on a tax return? If so, which ones?

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