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Estate Planning

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Estate planning for singles—is a trust company the answer?

Canadians with no children or siblings must consider estate planning alternatives. Here’s why trust companies can be a good...

Estate planning for singles—is a trust company the answer?
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Estate Planning

How to pay yourself as a power of attorney in Ontario

Should you be paid as a power of attorney? Learn about the compensation rules in Ontario and how to...

How to pay yourself as a power of attorney in Ontario

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What to know as Canada’s capital gains tax changes remain in legal limbo

The federal government’s capital gains inclusion rate increase has yet to become law. There’s a slight chance it may...

What to know as Canada’s capital gains tax changes remain in legal limbo
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Retirement

CPP payment dates in 2024 and 2025, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan

Here’s how Canada’s retirement pension plan works, who’s eligible for CPP, when you can start receiving CPP, and CPP...

CPP payment dates in 2024 and 2025, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan

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Should you invest an inheritance in an RRSP or a TFSA?

A Certified Financial Planner provides perspective on the TFSA vs. RRSP question for a couple in their late 50s...

Should you invest an inheritance in an RRSP or a TFSA?
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Real Estate

Do I need a tax lawyer to prepare my estate?

Wondering whether your estate planner knows the latest tax laws? Do you need a tax lawyer too? Discover three...

Do I need a tax lawyer to prepare my estate?
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RRIFs

What happens to a RRIF when the account owner dies?

Find out if a RRIF goes to the beneficiaries or spouse when the holder of this registered account passes...

What happens to a RRIF when the account owner dies?
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Buying

Is this a good time to buy a home in Canada?

Economists expect interest rates to keep falling. So we asked four experts if now is the ideal time to...

Is this a good time to buy a home in Canada?

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Estate Planning

Don’t squander your legacy

Proper inheritance planning is crucial to ensure a smooth wealth transfer to the next generation. Here are three essential...

Don’t squander your legacy

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