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Tools and habits to stay on track with your money goals

Goal tracking is an important part of proactive financial planning. Here are some tools and habits to try to...

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Tax-efficient retirement strategy options for Canadians

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Can I leave a house to minor children?

When preparing your estate plan, does it make sense to leave property to minor-aged children?

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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.

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Does TINA still apply for the stock market? Are GICs and bonds a new option for Canadian investors?

Here’s why it’s still true that there’s no alternative (TINA) to investing in the stock market if you want...

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What Canadians living in the U.S. need to know about TFSAs

TFSAs are not "tax-free" in the eyes of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, and income generated inside a TFSA...

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Best investment strategies for newcomers to Canada

This family has an extra $10,000 they'd like to grow

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Can we gift cash or property to our kids tax-free?

Not all gifts to family are treated the same by the CRA. Here's what you need to know

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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...