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How to avoid tax on severance pay in Canada

Find out how you can reduce the tax payable on a severance payment, and what happens when receiving a...

How to avoid tax on severance pay in Canada

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MoneySense columnist and senior investment advisor shares wins, losses, lessons and takeaways about investing.

Allan Small on his glass-half-full view of the markets and managing risk
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Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?

Does it make sense to put some extra cash into an RRSP or use it to help pay off...

Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?
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Alberta Pension Plan: Why Alberta wants to leave the CPP—and what would replace it

The province says pulling out of the Canada Pension Plan to create its own pension fund would benefit Albertans....

Alberta Pension Plan: Why Alberta wants to leave the CPP—and what would replace it

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CPP and disability: When should you retire and start your pension?

When collecting disability, retiring early is an option. But find out how that can impact disability income and retirement...

CPP and disability: When should you retire and start your pension?
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Check your inbox: Investing newsletters can cost you more than a sub fee

There’s a reason you’re reacting to an email in your inbox. It’s meant to make you feel like you...

Check your inbox: Investing newsletters can cost you more than a sub fee
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Making a plan: How to withdraw money from a retirement account

Canadians have quite a few options for retirement savings. But before you look at when to retire and start...

Making a plan: How to withdraw money from a retirement account
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What to know about withholding tax in retirement

Most retirees have taxes owing at the end of the year. Should you adjust the withholding tax on your...

What to know about withholding tax in retirement

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Can you pay off your debt while saving for retirement?

Can you pay off your debt while saving for retirement?

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