Should you cash out your workplace pension when you leave a job?
Find out why Canada has it better than the U.S. for registered employer pensions. A UBC study on cashing...
Taxes
Are mutual fund fees tax deductible?
Don’t go claiming a deduction for mutual fund fees on your tax return. Why? Because they’ve already been indirectly...
What is considered day trading in a TFSA
The recent Ahamed v. The King decision by the Tax Court of Canada highlights risks for investors who trade...
How to calculate the taxable amount for a cashed-in whole life insurance policy
Is a whole life insurance cash value taxable? Spoiler: Yes. But find out how to calculate the taxable amount....
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Selling stocks at a loss in a TFSA: What it means for your contribution room
Before holding speculative stocks in a TFSA, consider what reporting a capital loss means for your contribution room going...
Canada’s Budget 2023: What it means for you and your family
The federal government’s 2023 budget proposes a national dental care plan, a grocery rebate, changes to registered accounts, and...
What happens to my RRIF when I die?
Here’s how to leave assets in your RRIF account to your spouse, common-law partner, children, grandkids or other beneficiaries—and...
For Canadians living abroad, is it worth investing in foreign ETFs?
Canadians with extra savings overseas may wish to invest in foreign ETFs. However, there may be alternatives with less...
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How to have the most tax-efficient retirement income plan
Should you plan your retirement savings around paying the least amount of taxes? Find out the implications and the...