Ready, set…retire?
At 49, Simon has about $600,000 in registered and non-registered investments, and wonders if it's enough to live on...
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“When should I claim the cost of renovations to my rental property?”
Whether to write off the cost of renovations annually, or upon the sale of the property, depends on how...
Should James take a lump-sum pension buyout and invest the money himself?
Upon closer consideration, many people find that keeping their guaranteed pension payments leaves them better off.
What is an EPSP, and how does it affect employees at tax time?
Corporations can choose to share a portion of profits with their employees by setting up a trust, called an...
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Battle of the wills
Jack’s mom promised him a share of the family estate. But because she passed away before his father, can...
“Should I sue for wrongful dismissal?”
Dave believes he was fired for disagreeing with his boss, and that he was shortchanged in his severance package....
“Am I on track?” Krista, a 34-year-old Montrealer, saves $20,000 a year
Longevity runs in Krista’s family—so, although retirement is 30 years away, she worries about outliving her money. How much...
Meeting with a financial planner for the first time? Here’s how to prepare
Talking with your partner about your financial future is an important first step; you need to be able to...
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“What is my spouse entitled to if we divorce?”
While it may seem unfair that divorce law does not favour the party who didn’t initiate a separation, non-compliance...