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Three people at different stages of their retirement wondering if CPP is indexed to inflation and more.

Retired Money

Inflation a scourge for retirees? Ottawa’s silver lining(s)

Inflation and taxes—both can affect retirement income. Thankfully CPP, OAS and GIS have inflation indexing. Here’s how it may...

Inflation a scourge for retirees? Ottawa’s silver lining(s)

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U.S. withholding tax in an RRSP for Canadians

For Canadians who have withholding tax on U.S. income in an RRSP, sometimes this tax can be avoided.

U.S. withholding tax in an RRSP for Canadians
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Tax implications of making transfers between registered accounts

When transferring money from LIRA to a LIF and RRSP, would that result in being taxed twice?

Tax implications of making transfers between registered accounts
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How are you taxed when you sell a small business?

How do you report the income from the sale of a small business? What are the tax implications? And...

How are you taxed when you sell a small business?

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How to file your taxes when you own ETFs

Let’s look at the tax implications of holding ETFs in a tax-free savings account, and the tax differences between...

How to file your taxes when you own ETFs
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Estate Planning

How to avoid or reduce probate fees in Ontario

Read about the practical strategies to reduce or avoid probate fees in Ontario, and ensure a smoother transfer of...

How to avoid or reduce probate fees in Ontario
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Should seniors cancel their life insurance policies?

At what point do we no longer need life insurance? You will find the answer by going back to...

Should seniors cancel their life insurance policies?
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Taxes

How to fill out a personal tax return

Here are the simple steps to filling out your tax return in Canada.

How to fill out a personal tax return

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’Tis the season for tax-loss selling in Canada

Tax-loss selling is one way that investors with capital gains can lower their potential tax bill. What is tax-loss...

’Tis the season for tax-loss selling in Canada

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