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Pensions

Alberta Pension Plan: Why Alberta wants to leave the CPP—and what would replace it

The province says pulling out of the Canada Pension Plan to create its own pension fund would benefit Albertans....

Alberta Pension Plan: Why Alberta wants to leave the CPP—and what would replace it

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Should you use home equity to buy a house for your kids?

Some parents want to help their kids move out by borrowing against their home. Here’s how interest rates and...

Should you use home equity to buy a house for your kids?

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How to report U.S. employment income in Canada

Canadian citizens who work in the U.S. have to meet Canadian and U.S. tax filing requirements. Here’s what to...

How to report U.S. employment income in Canada
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How to avoid probate fees in Canada

Avoiding probate fees in Canada involves implementing strategies such as using beneficiary designations, joint ownership, and establishing trusts to...

How to avoid probate fees in Canada

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Making a plan: How to withdraw money from a retirement account

Canadians have quite a few options for retirement savings. But before you look at when to retire and start...

Making a plan: How to withdraw money from a retirement account
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What to know about withholding tax in retirement

Most retirees have taxes owing at the end of the year. Should you adjust the withholding tax on your...

What to know about withholding tax in retirement
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Renovations

Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit: What is it and do you qualify?

New for the 2023 tax year, you might be able to claim the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit for...

Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit: What is it and do you qualify?
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Careers

Side hustles and self-employment in Canada: Taxes, business expenses and more

If you recently started a side hustle or became a freelancer, you likely have questions about taxes, business expenses...

Side hustles and self-employment in Canada: Taxes, business expenses and more

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A company I hold stock in was acquired or merged—do capital gains apply?

Shareholders cannot always prevent a company sale or merger from going ahead. When that happens, do you still owe...

A company I hold stock in was acquired or merged—do capital gains apply?

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