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What to do with an extra $70,000 to fund retirement

My 79-year-old mother has received a monetary gift. What’s the best way for her to use it to supplement...

What to do with an extra $70,000 to fund retirement

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Downsizing vs reverse mortgage: Which option is right for you?

Depending on your age, where you live currently and where you want to live in retirement, selling your home...

Downsizing vs reverse mortgage: Which option is right for you?

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The great escape

You've poured lots of money into your RRSP. How do you get it out without paying a fortune in...

The great escape

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What to consider if you still have RRSP contribution room

With just weeks left before the contribution deadline, a Certified Financial Planner rounds up key facts and common RRSP...

What to consider if you still have RRSP contribution room

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Should you buy a condo to live in during retirement—before you retire?

Even beyond the uncertainty of real estate market valuations, there's a lot to consider.

Should you buy a condo to live in during retirement—before you retire?
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Can life insurance be used as a fixed income investment?

Emerging from a serious health scare, Dana wonders if she can use her life insurance to replace the bonds...

Can life insurance be used as a fixed income investment?

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How to make the most of your TFSAs in retirement

It’s generally better to contribute to a tax-free savings account than an RRSP as you approach your post-employment years....

How to make the most of your TFSAs in retirement

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Ways to “unlock” retirement savings in a LIRA

Keith wants to know what to do with his DPSP now that it has been transferred to a locked-in...

Ways to “unlock” retirement savings in a LIRA

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House rich: How to access the equity in your home

With property values continuing to increase in many parts of the country, many homeowners are looking for ways to...

House rich: How to access the equity in your home

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