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How does assisted dying impact survivor pensions?

Brian is terminally ill and wants to ensure his wife is financially cared for.

How does assisted dying impact survivor pensions?

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Reverse mortgage vs HELOC: Deciding the best way to access the equity in your home

If you don’t have income, or suddenly face a job loss or emergency expense, it may be difficult to...

Reverse mortgage vs HELOC: Deciding the best way to access the equity in your home

Investing

What does the U.S. election outcome mean for Canadian investors?

We break down issues that matter to this country, including energy, trade and taxes, and look at the potential...

What does the U.S. election outcome mean for Canadian investors?

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: October 26

What investors can expect from the upcoming pandemic holiday season, earnings reports point to on-track recovery in Canada, Bitcoin...

Making sense of the markets this week: October 26

Travel

WestJet’s COVID refunds—can you get your money back?

With the cancellation of WestJet flights during the COVID outbreak, the airline is now giving cash refunds. Do you...

WestJet’s COVID refunds—can you get your money back?

Retired Money

Near retirement with no defined benefit pension? Here’s what you need to know

Newly revised to include the financial fallout of COVID-19, the book Retirement Income For Life by retired actuary Fred...

Near retirement with no defined benefit pension? Here’s what you need to know

Taxes

Potential tax changes due to COVID-19

The pandemic has led to a significant amount of spending by the federal and provincial governments. How will the...

Potential tax changes due to COVID-19

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: October 19

Which Canadian companies have the most protective "moats," how the pandemic has been good for ETFs but not so...

Making sense of the markets this week: October 19

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RESP investing for busy parents

Saving for your child’s post-secondary education—and taking advantage of government grants—is common sense. But many parents feel too overwhelmed...

RESP investing for busy parents