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“Our parents just passed—What do we do about their estate?”

Two siblings’ complex inheritance provides a case study in minimizing death taxes.

“Our parents just passed—What do we do about their estate?”
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Investing

Earth Day: How you can invest in our planet

Earth Day is on April 22. Here’s how to invest sustainably, and other ways to help the planet.

Earth Day: How you can invest in our planet
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Save money, save the planet: Our favourite products and strategies for eco-friendly living

MoneySense celebrates Earth Day by sharing our editors’ top tips for reducing waste, saving money and shrinking our environmental...

Save money, save the planet: Our favourite products and strategies for eco-friendly living
Couple looking at their cottage, wondering what the impact of the capital gain changes from Budget 2024

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: April 21, 2024

Capital gains tax inclusion rate will increase (for some), Netflix chills, U.S. bank earnings solid, and will the loonie...

Making sense of the markets this week: April 21, 2024

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What is inflation?

How does inflation impact Canadians’ finances? What is the current inflation rate in Canada?

What is inflation?
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How annuities work in Canada
Young Canadian family grapples with budget

News

Federal Budget 2024: How it will affect Canadians’ finances and taxes

Learn how the federal government’s 2024 budget can affect you and your money.

Federal Budget 2024: How it will affect Canadians’ finances and taxes
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Taxes

2023 tax season primer: Our roundup of the best 25 tax tips for Canadians

Can you still claim work-from-home expenses? What is capital gains tax and how does it work? We answer all...

2023 tax season primer: Our roundup of the best 25 tax tips for Canadians
Two recovered stolen vehicles are shown ahead of a news conference in Montreal, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, on car theft in Quebec and Ontario. Looking for a break on car insurance premiums is often top of mind for drivers. And finding ways to reduce that figure is especially important now, when rampant thefts have led to higher insurance costs.

Auto Insurance

How to deal with the rising costs of auto insurance due to car theft

Insurance is high on frequently stolen vehicles. Here’s how to reduce your premiums.

How to deal with the rising costs of auto insurance due to car theft