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How do I get my ex to pay spousal support?

Depending on the circumstances, there may not be much you can do, but there are options

How do I get my ex to pay spousal support?
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Taxes

Capital loss tax deductions from beyond the grave

Yvonne's recently-passed husband had capital losses. Did she maximize the claim on his final tax return?

Capital loss tax deductions from beyond the grave

Auto

Will replacing an air filter maintain the car warranty?

When it pays to use parts of "like kind and quality"

Will replacing an air filter maintain the car warranty?
capital gains tax

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Do Americans have to report interest income from a TFSA on their U.S. tax return?

Short answer: yes, but there's a lot more to it. Failing to fill in the correct forms can result...

Do Americans have to report interest income from a TFSA on their U.S. tax return?

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RRIF estate planning inheritance tax

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
income property

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
pension buyback

Pensions

Should you do a pension buyback?

It's almost always a good idea

Should you do a pension buyback?

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Debt

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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