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A woman in her 80s is sitting on her couch at home, removing her glasses, as she is thinking about selling her home or get a reverse mortgage.

Should I sell and rent or get a reverse mortgage?

What to consider before selling your home or getting a reverse mortgage. The math reveals the real costs for...

Should I sell and rent or get a reverse mortgage?

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What are the taxes on transferring real estate to your kids?

Joan and her partner own the condo her son lives in, but they want to transfer ownership to him....

What are the taxes on transferring real estate to your kids?

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Making Sense of the Markets this week: June 26

Who killed bitcoin? Will we have a recession, stagflation or a soft landing? Energy continues to soar and more.

Making Sense of the Markets this week: June 26

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Capital gains, taxes and more: The implications of inheriting real estate

There are tax, estate and other implications when inheriting real estate, even from family.

Capital gains, taxes and more: The implications of inheriting real estate

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How to “Marie Kondo” your finances

If you’re overwhelmed by financial clutter, here’s how to start fresh.

How to “Marie Kondo” your finances

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Is a name change on a will a game-changer?

Creating a will is a good thing to do. It dots the Is and crosses the Ts. But what...

Is a name change on a will a game-changer?

A woman is stretched out on her bed, reading a book. She has her leg kicked up in the air because she's reading about Canadian ETFs.

The Canadian investing book about ETFs that will have you saying eh-T-Fs

When researching what to do with the ETFs in your portfolio, here’s some recommended reading—after you read this article,...

The Canadian investing book about ETFs that will have you saying eh-T-Fs

A woman in her early 50s sits at the head of a dinner table raising a glass to friends and family.

How does an executor pay estate expenses during the probate process?

An executor is expected to pay the expenses of an estate on time, but what happens if the estate...

How does an executor pay estate expenses during the probate process?

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6 money lessons I wish I knew in my 20s

Columnist Sandy Yong wants to help young Canadians get ahead financially. Here are the money lessons she wishes she’d...

6 money lessons I wish I knew in my 20s

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