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Articles By Jason Heath, CFP:

A senior-age couple in party clothes celebrate a birthday

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Should RRIF withdrawals be based on the younger spouse’s age?

Is there an advantage to using a younger spouse’s age to calculate minimum RRIF withdrawals? Find out.

Should RRIF withdrawals be based on the younger spouse’s age?
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Financial gifts: What you need to know before giving money or investments

Whether you're giving to a family member or a cause you believe in, these considerations will help ensure your...

Financial gifts: What you need to know before giving money or investments
A man with a wedding band is meeting with a lawyer to go over will documents.

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Can you avoid probate taxes on TFSAs?

Find out how to shield TFSAs from probate taxes, when no beneficiary or successor has been named for the...

Can you avoid probate taxes on TFSAs?
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How to leave money to your grandkids

If you’re a grandparent and want to leave money to your grandchildren, here are tips on how best to...

How to leave money to your grandkids

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Is an RRSP loan a good idea?

Depending on which tax bracket you’re in and whether you have other debt, you might be better off simply...

Is an RRSP loan a good idea?
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How to set financial goals that are realistic and achievable

Goal setting is an important financial strategy, but the key is to set goals that are realistic, relevant and...

How to set financial goals that are realistic and achievable
A woman stares at her cell phone in disbelief after learning that she has overcontributed to her TFSA

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“My financial advisor overcontributed to my TFSA—now what?”

Overcontributing to a TFSA can be costly, especially if it goes unnoticed. What can you do if the error...

“My financial advisor overcontributed to my TFSA—now what?”
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When should you withdraw money from your corporation to invest?

Is taking money out of a corporation to invest in RRSPs, TFSAs and real estate a good decision? What...

When should you withdraw money from your corporation to invest?
An adult man, acting as power of attorney, hugs his senior mom. He's wondering about gifting her assets while she's in a home.

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Gifting a parent’s assets using a power of attorney

As power of attorney, does it make sense to divide up a parent’s assets before their death?

Gifting a parent’s assets using a power of attorney