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RRIFs

Gifting your RRIF to your children

Angie wants to give her RRIF to her children while she’s still alive

Gifting your RRIF to your children
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RRSPs

Paying down an income property

Should you use your RRSP? Depends on your long-term goals

Paying down an income property
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Taxes

Paying capital gains tax on a jointly-owned cottage

Do you pay when each person dies? Or when the cottage is sold?

Paying capital gains tax on a jointly-owned cottage
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Pensions

Should you do a pension buyback?

It's almost always a good idea

Should you do a pension buyback?

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How much total ‘credit’ should a couple have?

Is access to $50,000 enough for emergencies?

How much total ‘credit’ should a couple have?

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How should I invest a $60,000 inheritance?

Investing a large sum of money can be daunting. Here are some things you need to consider

How should I invest a $60,000 inheritance?
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How repainting your car affects resale value

If you're changing the colour entirely, it may not be worth the cost

How repainting your car affects resale value
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RRSPs

Do we need spousal RRSPs if our salaries are the same?

How to decide if there's an advantage

Do we need spousal RRSPs if our salaries are the same?

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The importance of risk tolerance

What is your predilection for risk? Here's how to find out

The importance of risk tolerance

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