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What should Canadian investors do: Sell or hold with preferred share losses?

When taking a big loss on preferred shares, a MoneySense reader asks if he should hold or sell now.

What should Canadian investors do: Sell or hold with preferred share losses?
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Tax implications of making transfers between registered accounts

When transferring money from LIRA to a LIF and RRSP, would that result in being taxed twice?

Tax implications of making transfers between registered accounts
An investor thinks about how to report taxes on her ETFs.

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How to file your taxes when you own ETFs

Let’s look at the tax implications of holding ETFs in a tax-free savings account, and the tax differences between...

How to file your taxes when you own ETFs
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How to avoid or reduce probate fees in Ontario

Read about the practical strategies to reduce or avoid probate fees in Ontario, and ensure a smoother transfer of...

How to avoid or reduce probate fees in Ontario

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A Canadian woman in her 60s, pondering if, as a senior, she should cancel her life insurance.

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Should seniors cancel their life insurance policies?

At what point do we no longer need life insurance? You will find the answer by going back to...

Should seniors cancel their life insurance policies?
Three siblings discuss how to divide their parents' estate

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How to divide the assets of an estate between beneficiaries

Three siblings are beneficiaries of their parents’ estate, which includes several properties and investment accounts. How should they divide...

How to divide the assets of an estate between beneficiaries
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Should you hold on to unused RRSP contributions?

It may not be a good idea to save up unused RRSP contributions in order to save on future...

Should you hold on to unused RRSP contributions?
A GIC investor talks to their financial advisor about whether to buy GICs in 2024.

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What to expect for GICs in 2024

The rates offered on guaranteed investment certificates have skyrocketed over the past two years. Here are considerations for investors...

What to expect for GICs in 2024

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Is it OK to leave $100,000 in a high-interest savings account?

There is no avoiding risk. Even a high-interest savings account could lose its purchasing power. So, what’s the safest...

Is it OK to leave $100,000 in a high-interest savings account?

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