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How much should you withdraw from your RRIF?

Sandy wants to deplete a registered retirement income fund by age 90 and wonders how much to take out...

How much should you withdraw from your RRIF?
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Questions about real estate, family, finances and more

Three situations: Renovating a cottage to build an inheritance, adding names to a property and understanding capital gains. And...

Questions about real estate, family, finances and more
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“My truck’s frame is rusted. Where does Toyota’s obligation to repair it begin and end?”

Our auto expert answers questions from two different Toyota owners, who have concerns around recall rules, time limits and...

“My truck’s frame is rusted. Where does Toyota’s obligation to repair it begin and end?”
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A guide to getting value from your advisor, and shifting to lower-cost investments

One option is moving mutual funds into lower-cost “D-series” or “F-class” versions to reduce fees while avoiding deemed disposition....

A guide to getting value from your advisor, and shifting to lower-cost investments

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Selling your house? Here’s where to invest the proceeds

What to do with the proceeds of a house sale, RRSPs and TFSAs? Invest. Here's how robo-advisors might work.

Selling your house? Here’s where to invest the proceeds
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What are the tax consequences of real estate joint ownership when one owner dies?

It can get complicated, especially if the surviving owner resides overseas—where that country's tax laws may apply as well.

What are the tax consequences of real estate joint ownership when one owner dies?
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Are single seniors unfairly penalized at tax time?

Karen wonders if her latest tax bill is too high, and whether there's a way to avoid the social...

Are single seniors unfairly penalized at tax time?
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How is a RRIF taxed in the hands of a beneficiary?

The consequences of taxes and beneficiary designations on registered accounts like RRIFs can be confusing—and sometimes this confusion results...

How is a RRIF taxed in the hands of a beneficiary?

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Reality-testing your financial plan

John's advisor seems impressive, but he's left out an important consideration: What kind of lifestyle does his client want...

Reality-testing your financial plan

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