Advertisement

Columns

A senior-aged woman and her daughter chat on a park bench

Ask a Planner

Is real estate the best investment for a Canadian retiree?

I had three meetings this past week with Canadian clients where I challenged their real estate strategies. Here’s why.

Is real estate the best investment for a Canadian retiree?
Two young men are in the library, using the computers as they're smiling. Why? Because they're not stressed about money and they've budgeted well.

MoneyFlex

How to manage money as a student

Here are several ways you can create habits that encourage saving and smart spending so that college or university...

How to manage money as a student
A young woman, who was just able to afford to live on her own, is hosting dinner to her friends in the kitchen of her new pad.

MoneyFlex

How to afford moving out as a student or young adult

Leaving home ain’t cheap. Follow these steps to make sure you’re financially prepared to make the move on your...

How to afford moving out as a student or young adult
A young girl raises her hand while fingerpainting

Education Money

The top 5 questions about RESPs

What can an RESP be used for? What’s the best strategy for RESP withdrawals? Embark’s CEO answers these common...

The top 5 questions about RESPs

Advertisement

Advertisement

Young man in an office holding a laptop

Columns

Should you pay off student debt before investing?

If you want to start investing but you’ve got a Canada Student Loan or other student debt to repay,...

Should you pay off student debt before investing?
students at university with resp studying on quad

Ask MoneySense

My three kids chose different educational paths. How do I withdraw RESP funds in a way that’s fair to them and avoids unnecessary taxes?

A Certified Financial Planner explains how RESP withdrawals and taxation can work for each of your children, regardless of...

My three kids chose different educational paths. How do I withdraw RESP funds in a way that’s fair to them and avoids unnecessary taxes?
A young woman checks her child's RESP balance on her phone

Ask a Planner

What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds

RESPs often fall short of funding a child’s full education, but sometimes an account holder ends up with unused...

What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds
A senior couple sing and play ukulele in their living room

Ask a Planner

How the Liberals’ re-election impacts RRIFs, taxes and more

The party’s platform proposals may impact RRIF minimum withdrawals, income tax and more. Here’s how Canadians can plan for...

How the Liberals’ re-election impacts RRIFs, taxes and more

Advertisement

Jacks on Tax

How to save on your taxes with automobile logs

You can deduct a lot for valid automobile expenses, but you’ll need to keep a detailed record of your...

How to save on your taxes with automobile logs

Advertisement