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Articles By Allan Norman, MSc, CFP, CIM:

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“Why do I need a financial plan?”

“Why do I need a financial plan?”
A woman in her 50s-60s is looking to transfer the funds of a LIRA to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario on her iPad.

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Can a LIRA be transferred to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario?

Moving money from a LIRA or LIF to an RRSP or RRIF can have benefits. Here’s what to consider...

Can a LIRA be transferred to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario?
A young man wearing a hoodie, sitting on his couch is looking inquisitively at his laptop, wondering how he should remain a long-term investor within a bear market

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Bear markets: What’s a long-term investor supposed to do right now?

As we continue our way out of the pandemic, with inflation and dramatic market fluctuations, what is a long-term...

Bear markets: What’s a long-term investor supposed to do right now?
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What’s the real value of a robo-advisor?

With inflation, war and COVID, what are your options if you’re wanting a bit more from a robo-advisor? Do...

What’s the real value of a robo-advisor?
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Can I withdraw from RRSPs to pay bills?

Taking money from your RRSPs early to pay for debt has implications, including taxes, the loss of growth in...

Can I withdraw from RRSPs to pay bills?
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Taxes

Are fees for your TFSA tax deductible?

From HST to advisory fees, are the charges for a TFSA tax deductible? What is the savviest way to...

Are fees for your TFSA tax deductible?
A man sits in his kitchen, looking at his RRSP statements on his laptop.

RRSPs

How does a spousal RRSP withdrawal work?

Who can claim an RRSP withdrawal as income—the contributor or the spouse—and when it’s best to take any money...

How does a spousal RRSP withdrawal work?
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Mutual Funds

Converting mutual funds: The benefits, the risks and the costs

How to deal with DSC fees when redeeming mutual funds and find out if it’s worth paying the fees....

Converting mutual funds: The benefits, the risks and the costs

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“Should we refinance our mortgage?”

Rates are significantly lower than the one Jill and Bob have locked into until 2024. Would they save money...

“Should we refinance our mortgage?”