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A man is looking over the city of Stockholm, Sweden, wondering about his investing options as a non-resident of Canada.

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Can a non-resident open an investment account in Canada?

What are the options for investing as a non-resident of Canada? Which is better: an RRSP or a tax-sheltered...

Can a non-resident open an investment account in Canada?
A woman in her 50s-60s is looking to transfer the funds of a LIRA to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario on her iPad.

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Can a LIRA be transferred to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario?

Moving money from a LIRA or LIF to an RRSP or RRIF can have benefits. Here’s what to consider...

Can a LIRA be transferred to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario?
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How much are withholding taxes on RRSPs and RRIFs?

Anne wants to take extra RRIF withdrawals beyond her annual minimum amount and is worried about the tax implications.

How much are withholding taxes on RRSPs and RRIFs?
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Converting a segregated fund to a RRIF

If you hold a segregated fund and want to convert it to a registered retirement income fund, this is...

Converting a segregated fund to a RRIF

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TFSAs & RRIFs: What’s the difference between beneficiaries, successor holders and successor annuitants?

A Certified Financial Planner helps a reader understand these titles, the differences and which one is best.

TFSAs & RRIFs: What’s the difference between beneficiaries, successor holders and successor annuitants?
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Do RRIF beneficiaries pay tax?

Is it possible to avoid tax as a RRIF beneficiary? Find out if timing could be an issue, as...

Do RRIF beneficiaries pay tax?
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Calculating taxes on an inherited RRIF

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After inheriting a RRIF account, how to know what you owe the taxman

Randy’s wife is the beneficiary of her late mother’s RRIF, and she wants to avoid penalties and interest on...

After inheriting a RRIF account, how to know what you owe the taxman

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Should Marcel move all his RRIF investments to a low-risk balanced fund?

He wants to lock in equity gains and reduce volatility

Should Marcel move all his RRIF investments to a low-risk balanced fund?

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