Should you use TFSAs and savings to pay off your mortgage?
It’s important to consider whether your TFSAs are earning more than you’re paying in mortgage interest, as well as...
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Maintaining your asset allocation while you draw down funds from a RRIF
If you plan on managing your own investments in retirement, here’s a simple way to rebalance your portfolio.
Could retiring at 61 significantly reduce your CPP benefit?
Ellen has contributed to the Canada Pension Plan for most of her life. She’d like to retire early, but...
Do teenagers need to file a tax return if they work part-time?
Like many milestones, this one can be used as a “teachable moment” for kids and parents.
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How having a child together affects your tax situation
Elise recently had a baby and moved in with her partner. Looking ahead to tax time, she wonders how...
“Do I really need to rebalance my investment portfolio?”
Even hands-off Couch Potato investors need a rebalancing strategy—not to boost returns, but to manage risk.
How safe is it to keep more than $100,000 in one savings account?
Marcus and Rina have socked away $120,000 for a down payment in a single savings account at a small...
“Would I be better off renting?”
Carrying the costs of a detached home on her own, Paula is struggling to make ends meet. What are...
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How to calculate capital gains on the sale of an income property
If you’ve used your home as both a primary residence and a rental property, the calculation is a bit...