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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

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

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

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Build a successful savings plan

Financial priorities change over time, but a good savings plan lasts a lifetime. These five tips will keep you...

Build a successful savings plan

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Unconventional ways of investing in a family RESP

Surprise: a lump-sum contribution is likely to result in more money, even though you forgo government grants. Plus, reassurance...

Unconventional ways of investing in a family RESP

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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

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How to make your retirement savings go farther and last longer

Given Canadians’ increased longevity and relatively large portfolios, a modest increase in your investment rate of return during retirement...

How to make your retirement savings go farther and last longer