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Best investment strategies for newcomers to Canada

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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

Can we gift cash or property to our kids tax-free?
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Can I withdraw my pension early?

Can I withdraw my pension early?
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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

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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?”
A female Canadian investor is on the phone, talking with her advisor to find out if she can put mutual fund fees back into her account.

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Can I put mutual fund fees back in my account?

Investing fees (MER, TER, trailing) are always hard to swallow, but what if there was a way to manage...

Can I put mutual fund fees back in my account?
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“Why do I need a financial plan?”

“Why do I need a financial plan?”
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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?

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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

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