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TFSA vs RRSP: How to decide between the two

Consider these five factors before deciding whether to contribute to a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) or a tax-free...

TFSA vs RRSP: How to decide between the two
A retired couple cheers to having found a way to fund their retirement

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Should retirees consider a home equity sharing agreement (HESA)?

Home owners have a new way to tap their home equity. How does the HESA compare to a reverse...

Should retirees consider a home equity sharing agreement (HESA)?
Tiff Macklem Governor of the Bank of Canada during a rate announcement

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: January 28, 2024

Tesla slides, Netflix wrestles competitors into submission, CN predicts 10% growth, BoC stands pat.

Making sense of the markets this week: January 28, 2024
Man biking up a hill symbolizes safety and growth of GICs for Canadian retirees.

Retired Money

Are GICs a no-brainer for retirees?

GICs were embraced by many Canadian investors last year, whether conservative or not. With rates expected to fall again...

Are GICs a no-brainer for retirees?

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Should Canadians keep their investment accounts when retiring abroad?

For Canadians who plan to retire to other countries, here’s a primer on the tax implications of leaving accounts...

Should Canadians keep their investment accounts when retiring abroad?
Canadian man holding up multiple credit cards.

Credit Cards

What does opening or cancelling a credit card do to my credit score?

What does opening or cancelling a credit card do to my credit score?
Two men pushing an oversized bitcoin.

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: January 21, 2024

What’s going on with crypto (thanks, U.S. markets), American bank earnings reports, Delta’s earnings flying high (or not), and...

Making sense of the markets this week: January 21, 2024
Jordan Heath-Rawlings in his recording studio

My MoneySense

Money tips from Jordan Heath-Rawlings: “Make sure you can afford a sudden expense”

We talk to the host of In This Economy?!, a new podcast that helps Canadians understand and tackle the...

Money tips from Jordan Heath-Rawlings: “Make sure you can afford a sudden expense”

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How to carry back a capital loss for a tax refund

Let’s look at the rules and restrictions around carrying back a capital loss, as well as three things to...

How to carry back a capital loss for a tax refund

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