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RRIF withdrawals: What should seniors with million-dollar portfolios do?

Seniors with large retirement accounts face a big tax-deferred liability. Which tax and estate planning strategies might help?

RRIF withdrawals: What should seniors with million-dollar portfolios do?
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Canadians spending less on gifts (and donations) for the 2023 holiday season

Feeling financial pressure, many Canadians are tightening our Black Friday and holiday shopping budgets—and we’re looking harder to find...

Canadians spending less on gifts (and donations) for the 2023 holiday season
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How is passive income taxed in Canada?

Investment income is subject to tax in Canada, including in some tax-sheltered accounts. Find out more about how passive...

How is passive income taxed in Canada?

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Borrowing money to invest

Should you open a margin account with your broker, or opt for an RRSP loan? Read about the potential...

Borrowing money to invest
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Travel hacks to help you save money on your next trip

Here are some ways Canadians can save money on travel for holiday vacations and beyond—including flight hacks, thrifty destinations...

Travel hacks to help you save money on your next trip
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How to invest down payment funds while timing the real estate market

Selling a home to become an empty nester as prices keep rising can feel like mistiming the market. Here’s...

How to invest down payment funds while timing the real estate market

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The best credit card promotions in Canada for 2023

Whether you’re looking for cash back, a jump-start on travel rewards or deep savings on your credit card debt,...

The best credit card promotions in Canada for 2023
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The worst money advice in Canada

According to Canadians, getting bad financial advice is pretty easy, yet we can’t stop listening to it. For Financial...

The worst money advice in Canada
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From groceries to flights to data plans: Why is Canada so expensive?

Things like competition, regulation and taxes all influence how much Canadians pay for common goods and services. Here’s why...

From groceries to flights to data plans: Why is Canada so expensive?