Inheriting cottage and the capital gains implications
Jill's late husband left her a cottage. What happens if she transfers ownership to her stepchildren?
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Reducing capital gains on a cottage
With planning and the right documents, the capital gains tax owing on a family cottage can be lowered. Here...
What happens when you can’t manage your investments anymore?
Your kids believe it’s time for someone else to manage your money, but you’re used to doing it on...
Capital gains tax when renting out your former principal residence
There may be tax implications to renting out your home after moving out of it. There are also some...
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Using a HELOC as an investment strategy: not as taboo as you might think
Would leveraging the equity in a home to invest in dividend-paying investments lead to tax repercussions?
“We’re set for life. Should we cash out an RRSP?”
The cost/benefit analysis of liquidating an RRSP can get complex fast. What matters more are your priorities.
Can you help your kids financially without compromising your retirement?
A Certified Financial Planner explains what to think about before helping your kids with a gift or loan.
Can you use the Home Buyers’ Plan to buy a foreign property?
Find out if you can use the RRSP home-buying program to purchase foreign property and the tax implications that...
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Robo-advisor or all-in-one ETF: which is best for new investors?
Do-it-yourself investors have more choices now than ever before. That can also create complexity, or confusion, about which approach...