Lunar New Year customs to kick off the Year of the Snake in 2025
Lunar New Year begins on Jan. 29. Many Asian Canadian families will welcome the Year of the Snake with...
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Money-saving gifts that keep on giving: MoneySense’s 2024 holiday guide
Looking for gifts with great value? Our editors share ideas that are thoughtful, useful and even cozy—plus they can...
Tax implications of adding a child’s name to your rental property
To fully understand the potential tax outcomes, consider legal versus beneficial ownership, the capital gains inclusion rate, changes to...
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A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans
Many parents loan or gift money to their adult children for real estate purchases. Here are the legal and...
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...
Want to save money on gifts? Embrace holiday sales, and start early
It seems like Black Friday sales have been running since October. Find out why—plus which days of the week...
Financial gifts: What you need to know before giving money or investments
Whether you're giving to a family member or a cause you believe in, these considerations will help ensure your...
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The tax implications of gifting adult children money and more
A reader asks about investing in his RRSPs after 71, withdrawing from RRIF and a sizable gift of money...