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How to handle a stock with a huge capital gain

Investors are sometimes reluctant to sell a stock because the capital gains tax will be substantial. Here are some...

ETFs

Single-stock ETFs: Approach with caution

Whether for income or day trading, these ETFs are more complex and potentially risky products than they first appear....

Banking

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Canadians are turning to family—and credit—to stay afloat

As the cost of living climbs, financial help from family and increased credit use are becoming survival strategies for...

Real Estate

The smart seller’s secret to reducing capital gains tax in Canada

Thinking about selling a property that’s not currently your primary residence? Knowing its value is essential to calculating—and not...

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Cogeco targets low-data users with new Canadian mobile service

Cogeco’s Canadian wireless launch arrives amid downgraded outlook, falling U.S. revenue, and analyst concerns.

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How can couples avoid capital gains tax on property in Canada?

A MoneySense reader asks what tax and probate implications she might face if she inherits a rental property held...

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Aimee Schalles on confronting your marriage’s hard questions early

The co-founder of online prenuptial agreement startup Jointly talks about leaving Big Law, tracking spending as a system, and...

Investing

This revealing investment research tool is now available for free

The Index Matrix vividly illustrates how different assets performed in the past. Here’s how Canadians can use it to...