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Can you swing early retirement, financially? Try a “test drive”

Julie and Peter are on track to have $100,000 after taxes to spend in retirement. It may even be...

Can you swing early retirement, financially? Try a “test drive”

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When you should take a break from investing

With marriage and a mortgage on the horizon, Eric might consider pausing his Couch Potato strategy to focus on...

When you should take a break from investing

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Using cash for investments vs. paying down debt in retirement

Should Karen, 65, pay off her car loan or invest her $23,000?

Using cash for investments vs. paying down debt in retirement

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How “work optional” can fit into your retirement plan

It’s simple: Retire early. Supplement your pension income with earnings from part-time work you enjoy. And if you’ve planned...

How “work optional” can fit into your retirement plan

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Province moves to protect consumers against unqualified financial advice

Finally, the Ontario budget brings clarity to financial planner and advisor credentials. Here's how

Province moves to protect consumers against unqualified financial advice

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3 rules for maximizing charitable donations in your will

Mary wants to use charitable gifts to help reduce the amount of tax owed by her estate.

3 rules for maximizing charitable donations in your will

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An easy guide to income splitting for seniors

Cindy and her husband are looking for strategies to help them save on taxes in retirement.

An easy guide to income splitting for seniors

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What to do when financial advisors don’t live up to their promises

Dana's $750,000 portfolio had weaker returns than her advisor promised. What should she do?

What to do when financial advisors don’t live up to their promises

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Should the sole recipient of an estate be the executor too?

Grace is leaving her entire estate to her grandson. Who should be the executor?

Should the sole recipient of an estate be the executor too?

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