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Is it better to be an employee or self-employed?

Here’s a primer for Canadians on choosing between employment and self-employment for a new work arrangement.

Is it better to be an employee or self-employed?
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Real Estate

It’s possible to be a first-time home buyer twice—here’s how

Some government programs apply a flexible definition of “first-time home buyer.” Find out what it can mean for you....

It’s possible to be a first-time home buyer twice—here’s how
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Real Estate

Second mortgages in Canada: What are the rules?

Interested in buying a second property? Familiarize yourself with the mortgage rules first to make sure it’s the right...

Second mortgages in Canada: What are the rules?
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Borrowing from your HELOC to invest in equities

You can use a HELOC for leveraged investing. But what happens if you sell your home and want to...

Borrowing from your HELOC to invest in equities

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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
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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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RRSPs

How do the RRSP contribution carry-forward rules work?

How do the RRSP contribution carry-forward rules work?

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