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Taxes

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Update on bare trust tax filing rules for 2024 and beyond

Bare trust reporting requirements have gone through a few different iterations in recent years. Here’s where things stand for...

Update on bare trust tax filing rules for 2024 and beyond
A Canadian investor trying to decide between GICs, bonds and bond funds (bond mutual funds and bond ETFs).

GICs

Bonds vs. GICs: Where should you invest your fixed-income dollars?

Fixed income is finally back in a sweet spot. So, how should you take advantage, with individual bonds, bond...

Bonds vs. GICs: Where should you invest your fixed-income dollars?

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Tax implications of adding a child’s name to your rental property

To fully understand the potential tax outcomes, consider legal versus beneficial ownership, the capital gains inclusion rate, changes to...

Tax implications of adding a child’s name to your rental property

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A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans

Many parents loan or gift money to their adult children for real estate purchases. Here are the legal and...

A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans

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A woman is looking at her notice of assessment to determine her RRSP contribution room.

RRSPs

How do the RRSP contribution carry-forward rules work?

What are the rules about RRSP carry forwards? Should you ever defer deducting a contribution?

How do the RRSP contribution carry-forward rules work?
A young woman in a kitchen smiles at G I C returns on her laptop

Investing

Why GICs are a good addition to an RRSP or a TFSA

If you’re looking for ways to protect or grow your savings, a GIC may be the right solution—especially if...

Why GICs are a good addition to an RRSP or a TFSA
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GICs

How GIC interest rates work

Find out what factors affect GIC rates and how to buy these low-risk investments.

How GIC interest rates work
A smiling young man takes notes about his G I C returns in a cafe

Investing

What types of GICs are available in Canada?

With GICs, you can grow your money without risk. We explain the benefits of investing in GICs and the...

What types of GICs are available in Canada?

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Canadian couple in the kitchen of their cottage as they contemplate selling and if they an avoid taxes.

Taxes

Can I sell my cottage tax-free?

Is there a tax exemption for capital gains? No, but find out how to allocate your principal residence exemption...

Can I sell my cottage tax-free?

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