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FPAC

Members of FPAC (the Financial Planning Association of Canada) are a source of quality advice. Working closely with governments, regulators, financial planners, academia, vendors and the general public, FPAC’s goal is to set standards and principles that will allow financial planning to evolve into a knowledge-based profession that ultimately commands the credibility, public awareness and respect afforded to other advisory professions. If you have financial planning questions, FPAC members can help—consult our directory of members to find the right fit for you.

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Can you delay a RRIF withdrawal?

Let’s set the facts straight about RRSP/RRIF conversion, withdrawal amounts, claw backs and withholding taxes.

Can you delay a RRIF withdrawal?
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How long it takes to get your tax refund in Canada—and how to spend it

Got a refund? Lucky you! Find out when you’ll get the money, what to do with your income tax...

How long it takes to get your tax refund in Canada—and how to spend it
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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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How to choose a financial advisor in Canada

How to choose a financial advisor in Canada

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Financial hardship withdrawal exceptions and increasing income in retirement

Money in a LIRA or LIF is intended to last a lifetime, making it difficult to access more than...

Financial hardship withdrawal exceptions and increasing income in retirement
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What is the CPP enhancement?

Contributions to the Canada Pension Plan have gone up in 2024. Here’s why, and how much more you’ll pay...

What is the CPP enhancement?
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Where should working retirees put extra income: A TFSA or an RRSP?

Working Canadian retirees may look at CPP and OAS as extra income. Is putting that money in a TFSA...

Where should working retirees put extra income: A TFSA or an RRSP?
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Is it OK to leave $100,000 in a high-interest savings account?

There is no avoiding risk. Even a high-interest savings account could lose its purchasing power. So, what’s the safest...

Is it OK to leave $100,000 in a high-interest savings account?

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My three kids chose different educational paths. How do I withdraw RESP funds in a way that’s fair to them and avoids unnecessary taxes?

My three kids chose different educational paths. How do I withdraw RESP funds in a way that’s fair to them and avoids unnecessary taxes?

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