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Should you claim your common-law partner on your taxes?

Changing your status to common-law has an impact on your tax return and government benefits. Here’s how to know...

Spend

What happens if your child care provider pulls out of $10-a-day daycare?

The program, which aims to make child care more affordable, has faced hurdles. The pullback from some daycare centres...

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Can you save on taxes by owning an investment account with your child?

Jointly owning an asset with a child comes with tax and estate implications. Here’s why it may not be...

RESPs

How much money does the government contribute to an RESP?

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RESP vs. RRSP and TFSA: What’s the best option for education savings?

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Life Insurance

Divorce and life insurance: How to make sure your family stays protected

If you’re going through a divorce, you have many financial decisions to make, including how to update your life...

Making It

How much does it cost to raise a child in Canada?

Inflation has made daily living more expensive, especially if you have kids. Find out how much it will cost...

Budgeting

What is the Canada Dental Benefit?

The CDB is making dental care more accessible for uninsured Canadians. So far, it’s available for kids under 12....

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How to claim a child’s income below the basic personal amount

Even if a child’s earnings are exempt from income tax, they may be entitled to tax credits or deductions....