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The five factors of retirement for Canadians

There are five factors in deciding the timing of retirement—plus a sixth factor that isn’t important even though many...

The five factors of retirement for Canadians
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Registered vs non-registered accounts: Where retirees should make withdrawals

When you have the choice for withdrawals, it makes sense to look at the pros and cons of taking...

Registered vs non-registered accounts: Where retirees should make withdrawals
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Do non-residents pay tax on CPP? What if you live in the U.S.?

Withholding tax is generally the only Canadian tax a non-resident pays for their CPP pension, and the tax burden...

Do non-residents pay tax on CPP? What if you live in the U.S.?
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Ready for take-off: Is now a good time to invest in a travel ETF?

Ready for take-off: Is now a good time to invest in a travel ETF?

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Should you cash out your workplace pension when you leave a job?

Find out why Canada has it better than the U.S. for registered employer pensions. A UBC study on cashing...

Should you cash out your workplace pension when you leave a job?
Man is reading the T5 from cashing in his whole life insurance policy, and checking his notes from when he bought it.

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How to calculate the taxable amount for a cashed-in whole life insurance policy

Is a whole life insurance cash value taxable? Spoiler: Yes. But find out how to calculate the taxable amount....

How to calculate the taxable amount for a cashed-in whole life insurance policy
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Best in show: How to find and invest in market leaders

Best in show: How to find and invest in market leaders
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What happens to my RRIF when I die?

Here’s how to leave assets in your RRIF account to your spouse, common-law partner, children, grandkids or other beneficiaries—and...

What happens to my RRIF when I die?

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Nicholas Hui, P.Eng, Certified Financial Planner

Nicholas Hui is an advice-only Certified Financial Planner based in Markham, Ont. Learn more about his story and unique...

Nicholas Hui, P.Eng, Certified Financial Planner

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