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How to manage your tax withholding in retirement

Canadians accustomed to annual tax refunds may be surprised to owe tax in retirement and have government benefits clawed...

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What is the Canada Carbon Rebate?

Learn about Canada’s carbon tax, launched in 2019 and ended in 2025.

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Wealthsimple Trade in-depth review 2025: The pros and cons of investing on this app

Is it easy to buy and sell stocks and ETFs? Is it safe for Canadian investors? Find out the...

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When do CPP and OAS pension payment increases happen around your birthday?

Luis asks when his Old Age Security payments will increase now that he is 75. We look at adjustment...

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Buying a car in Canada: 7 tips for newcomers

What you need to know about buying and leasing, credit scores, auto insurance and more.

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Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on June 4, 2025

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BoC held its rate on June 4—here’s why

The Bank of Canada held its key rate at 2.75%, citing high uncertainty, tariffs and more.

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Planning to use your home equity in retirement

Real estate equity is a big part of seniors’ net worth. Some Canadian retirees may want or need to...

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Should we draw down my spouse’s RRIF faster?

The benefits of depleting savings to avoid estate taxes depends on many variables. But if you live a decade...